The Comparative Analysis :
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V (08 - 10) vs. Volvo C30 D3 (10 - 12)
€ 21,800

€ 24,500

€ 21,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,500
ⓘ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 slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 1.7 inches shorter, 2.1 inches narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the Volvo C30 D3.
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V
Volvo C30 D3
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
168
166.3 in
Length
168 in
100.2 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V
Volvo C30 D3
3009 lb
Curb Weight
3386 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb

Weight Difference:
377 lb
11.13 %

General
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V
Volvo C30 D3
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 JTDM 8V
Volvo C30 D3
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
937 A3.000
Engine Code
D5204T5
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1.9 L / 93 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
118 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V
118 hp
148 hp
Volvo C30 D3
207 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V
207 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 D3
Performance
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V
Volvo C30 D3
120 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 D3
▶ REPLAY
25.5 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.88 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V
25.5 lb/hp
22.88 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V
Volvo C30 D3
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V
41 mpg
46 mpg
Volvo C30 D3
30 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
56 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
642 mi
Range
731 mi
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V
642 mi
731 mi
Volvo C30 D3
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).
104.9 kWh
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V
119.3 kWh
104.9 kWh
Volvo C30 D3
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V
Volvo C30 D3
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
937 lb
Maximum Payload
802 lb
8.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft






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