The Comparative Analysis :
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 8V M-Jet DPF (06 - 08) vs. Volvo C30 D5 (08 - 09)
€ 24,800

€ 26,300

€ 24,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,300
ⓘ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 8V M-Jet DPF is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 1.1 inches shorter, 2.1 inches narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the Volvo C30 D5.
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 8V M-Jet DPF
Volvo C30 D5
56.8
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
56.8 in
Height
57 in
100.2
166.3
103.9
167.4
166.3 in
Length
167.4 in
100.2 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 8V M-Jet DPF
Volvo C30 D5
2965 lb
Curb Weight
3230 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb

Weight Difference:
265 lb
8.2 %

General
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 8V M-Jet DPF
Volvo C30 D5
Typ 937
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 8V M-Jet DPF
Volvo C30 D5
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
937 A3.000
Engine Code
D5244T8
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1.9 L / 93 cu in
Displacement
2.4 L / 117 cu in
118 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 4000 rpm
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 8V M-Jet DPF
118 hp
178 hp
Volvo C30 D5
207 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 8V M-Jet DPF
207 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 D5
Performance
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 8V M-Jet DPF
Volvo C30 D5
120 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 8V M-Jet DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 D5
▶ REPLAY
25.13 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.15 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 8V M-Jet DPF
25.13 lb/hp
18.15 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 8V M-Jet DPF
Volvo C30 D5
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 8V M-Jet DPF
41 mpg
38 mpg
Volvo C30 D5
30 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
47 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
642 mi
Range
601 mi
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 8V M-Jet DPF
642 mi
601 mi
Volvo C30 D5
Environmental Impact
119.3 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).
127.6 kWh
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 8V M-Jet DPF
119.3 kWh
127.6 kWh
Volvo C30 D5
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
264 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 8V M-Jet DPF
Volvo C30 D5
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
981 lb
Maximum Payload
959 lb
8.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft






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