The Comparative Analysis :

Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark Distinctive (06 - 08) vs. Volvo C30 2.0D (06 - 09)

€ 23,000
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark Distinctive (06 - 08) Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
€ 23,800
Volvo C30 2.0D (06 - 09) Volvo C30 2.0D
€ 23,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,800

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 1.1 inches shorter, 2.1 inches narrower and an inch lower than the Volvo C30 2.0D.
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
Volvo C30 2.0D
55.9
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark Distinctive (06 - 08)
68.1
74.6
57
Blueprint Volvo C30 2.0D (06 - 09)
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
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark Distinctive (06 - 08)
100.2
166.3
Blueprint Volvo C30 2.0D (06 - 09)
103.9
167.4
166.3 in
Length
167.4 in
100.2 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
Volvo C30 2.0D
2921 lb
Curb Weight
3133 lb
3902 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4057 lb
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark Distinctive (06 - 08)
Weight Difference:
212 lb
6.77 %
Volvo C30 2.0D (06 - 09)

General

Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
Volvo C30 2.0D
Typ 937
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
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
Volvo C30 2.0D
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
AR 32310
Engine Code
D4204T
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
148 hp
134 hp
Volvo C30 2.0D
133 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
133 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 2.0D

Performance

Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
Volvo C30 2.0D
129 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark

62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 2.0D

 REPLAY
19.74 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.38 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
19.74 lb/hp
23.38 lb/hp
Volvo C30 2.0D

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
Volvo C30 2.0D
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
26 mpg
41 mpg
Volvo C30 2.0D
19 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
51 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
419 mi
Range
567 mi
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
419 mi
567 mi
Volvo C30 2.0D
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).
117.3 kWh
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
168.7 kWh
117.3 kWh
Volvo C30 2.0D
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
340 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
243 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
Volvo C30 2.0D
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
981 lb
Maximum Payload
924 lb
8.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
29.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft