The Comparative Analysis :
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark Distinctive (06 - 08) vs. Volvo C30 2.0 (09 - 12)
€ 23,000

€ 22,700

€ 23,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,700
ⓘ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 1.7 inches shorter, 2.1 inches narrower and an inch lower than the Volvo C30 2.0.
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
Volvo C30 2.0
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 2.0 16V T.Spark
Volvo C30 2.0
2921 lb
Curb Weight
3117 lb
3902 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb

Weight Difference:
196 lb
6.29 %

General
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
Volvo C30 2.0
Typ 937
Generation
M
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
Volvo C30 2.0
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
AR 32310
Engine Code
B4204S3
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
143 hp
at 6000 rpm
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
148 hp
143 hp
Volvo C30 2.0
133 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
136 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
133 lb‑ft
136 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 2.0
Performance
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
Volvo C30 2.0
129 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec

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

Volvo C30 2.0
▶ REPLAY
19.74 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.8 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
19.74 lb/hp
21.8 lb/hp
Volvo C30 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
Volvo C30 2.0
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
26 mpg
31 mpg
Volvo C30 2.0
19 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
41 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
419 mi
Range
450 mi
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
419 mi
450 mi
Volvo C30 2.0
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).
144 kWh
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
168.7 kWh
144 kWh
Volvo C30 2.0
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
340 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
Volvo C30 2.0
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
981 lb
Maximum Payload
741 lb
8.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft






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