The Comparative Analysis :

Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark Distinctive (06 - 08) vs. Volvo V40 D2 (15 - 16)

€ 23,000
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark Distinctive (06 - 08) Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
€ 25,900
 Volvo V40 D2 (15 - 16) Volvo V40 D2
€ 23,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,900

ⓘ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
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark Distinctive (06 - 08)
68.1
74.6
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 D2 (15 - 16)
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
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark Distinctive (06 - 08)
100.2
166.3
Blueprint Volvo V40 D2 (15 - 16)
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
3377 lb
3902 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4233 lb
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark Distinctive (06 - 08)
Weight Difference:
456 lb
13.5 %
Volvo V40 D2 (15 - 16)

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
D4204T8
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 3750 rpm
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
148 hp
118 hp
Volvo V40 D2
133 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
133 lb‑ft
207 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
10.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark

62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D2

▶ REPLAY
19.74 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.62 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
19.74 lb/hp
28.62 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D2

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
Volvo V40 D2
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
65 mpg
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
26 mpg
65 mpg
Volvo V40 D2
19 mpg
city
57 mpg
No data
highway
71 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
419 mi
Range
1070 mi
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
419 mi
1070 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).
74 kWh
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
168.7 kWh
74 kWh
Volvo V40 D2
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
340 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
151 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
855 lb
8.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
29.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft