The Comparative Analysis :
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark Distinctive (06 - 08) vs. Honda Civic Type R (09 - 10)
€ 23,000

€ 28,300

€ 23,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 1.9 inches shorter, 2.2 inches narrower and 0.9 inches lower than the Honda Civic Type R.
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
Honda Civic Type R
55.9
68.1
74.6
56.9
70.3
78.1
68.1 in
Width
70.3 in
74.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
55.9 in
Height
56.9 in
100.2
166.3
103.1
168.1
166.3 in
Length
168.1 in
100.2 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
Honda Civic Type R
2921 lb
Curb Weight
2950 lb
3902 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3748 lb

Weight Difference:
29 lb
0.98 %

General
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
Honda Civic Type R
Typ 937
Generation
FN/FD/FG/FA/FK
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
Honda Civic Type R
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
AR 32310
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
198 hp
at 7800 rpm
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
148 hp
198 hp
Honda Civic Type R
133 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
142 lb‑ft
at 5600 rpm
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
133 lb‑ft
142 lb‑ft
Honda Civic Type R
Performance
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
Honda Civic Type R
129 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec

Honda Civic Type R
▶ REPLAY
19.74 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.9 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
19.74 lb/hp
14.9 lb/hp
Honda Civic Type R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
Honda Civic Type R
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
26 mpg
26 mpg
Honda Civic Type R
19 mpg
city
19 mpg
No data
highway
34 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
419 mi
Range
341 mi
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
419 mi
341 mi
Honda Civic Type R
Environmental Impact
168.7 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).
172.4 kWh
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
168.7 kWh
172.4 kWh
Honda Civic Type R
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
340 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
346 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
Honda Civic Type R
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
981 lb
Maximum Payload
798 lb
8.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.9 cu ft








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