The Comparative Analysis :
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark Distinctive (06 - 08) vs. Volvo V40 D2 (12 - 15)
€ 23,000
€ 25,500
€ 23,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. Both cars are the same height, but the Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark is 5.7 inches shorter and 2.1 inches narrower.
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
Volvo V40 D2
55.9
68.1
74.6
55.9
70.2
80.4
68.1 in
Width
70.2 in
74.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
55.9 in
Height
55.9 in
100.2
166.3
104.2
172
166.3 in
Length
172 in
100.2 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
Volvo V40 D2
2921 lb
Curb Weight
3243 lb
3902 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
322 lb
9.93 %
General
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
Volvo V40 D2
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 V40 D2
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
AR 32310
Engine Code
D4162T
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
148 hp
113 hp
Volvo V40 D2
133 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
133 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 D2
Performance
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
Volvo V40 D2
129 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D2
▶ REPLAY
19.74 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.7 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
19.74 lb/hp
28.7 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
Volvo V40 D2
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
64 mpg
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
26 mpg
64 mpg
Volvo V40 D2
19 mpg
city
57 mpg
No data
highway
69 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
419 mi
Range
873 mi
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
419 mi
873 mi
Volvo V40 D2
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).
76.1 kWh
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
168.7 kWh
76.1 kWh
Volvo V40 D2
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
340 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
154 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
Volvo V40 D2
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
924 lb
8.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
29.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
