The Comparative Analysis :
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V (08 - 10) vs. Volvo C30 1.8 (06 - 09)
€ 21,800
€ 20,800
€ 21,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V 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 1.8.
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V
Volvo C30 1.8
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 JTDM 8V
Volvo C30 1.8
3009 lb
Curb Weight
2926 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
84 lb
2.79 %
General
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V
Volvo C30 1.8
Typ 937
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V
Volvo C30 1.8
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
937 A3.000
Engine Code
B4184S8
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.9 L / 93 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
118 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
123 hp
at 6000 rpm
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V
118 hp
123 hp
Volvo C30 1.8
207 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
122 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V
207 lb‑ft
122 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 1.8
Performance
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V
Volvo C30 1.8
120 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 1.8
▶ REPLAY
25.5 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.79 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V
25.5 lb/hp
23.79 lb/hp
Volvo C30 1.8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V
Volvo C30 1.8
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V
41 mpg
32 mpg
Volvo C30 1.8
30 mpg
city
23 mpg
No data
highway
41 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
642 mi
Range
468 mi
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V
642 mi
468 mi
Volvo C30 1.8
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).
138.2 kWh
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V
119.3 kWh
138.2 kWh
Volvo C30 1.8
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V
Volvo C30 1.8
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
937 lb
Maximum Payload
933 lb
8.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
29.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft
