The Comparative Analysis :
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 16V M-Jet DPF Distinctive Q2 (07 - 08) vs. Volvo C30 1.6 (09 - 10)
€ 26,400

€ 19,900

€ 26,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 16V M-Jet DPF is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 1.7 inches shorter, 2.1 inches narrower and an inch lower than the Volvo C30 1.6.
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 16V M-Jet DPF
Volvo C30 1.6
55.9
68.1
74.6
57
70.2
80.3
68.1 in
Width
70.2 in
74.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
55.9 in
Height
57 in
100.2
166.3
103.9
168
166.3 in
Length
168 in
100.2 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 16V M-Jet DPF
Volvo C30 1.6
3009 lb
Curb Weight
2985 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3748 lb

Weight Difference:
24 lb
0.8 %

General
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 16V M-Jet DPF
Volvo C30 1.6
Typ 937
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 16V M-Jet DPF
Volvo C30 1.6
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
937 A5.000
Engine Code
B4164S3
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.9 L / 93 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 16V M-Jet DPF
148 hp
99 hp
Volvo C30 1.6
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
111 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 16V M-Jet DPF
236 lb‑ft
111 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 1.6
Performance
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 16V M-Jet DPF
Volvo C30 1.6
129 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 16V M-Jet DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 1.6
▶ REPLAY
20.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.15 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 16V M-Jet DPF
20.33 lb/hp
30.15 lb/hp
Volvo C30 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 16V M-Jet DPF
Volvo C30 1.6
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 16V M-Jet DPF
39 mpg
34 mpg
Volvo C30 1.6
29 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
highway
41 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
725 mi
Range
488 mi
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 16V M-Jet DPF
725 mi
488 mi
Volvo C30 1.6
Environmental Impact
123.4 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
132.6 kWh
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 16V M-Jet DPF
123.4 kWh
132.6 kWh
Volvo C30 1.6
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
269 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 16V M-Jet DPF
Volvo C30 1.6
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
937 lb
Maximum Payload
763 lb
8.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft






29.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft