The Comparative Analysis :
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark Distinctive (06 - 08) vs. Volvo V40 T5 Geartronic (12 - 14)
€ 23,000
€ 33,000
€ 23,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,000
ⓘ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 T5
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 T5
2921 lb
Curb Weight
3461 lb
3902 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4431 lb
Weight Difference:
540 lb
15.6 %
General
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
Volvo V40 T5
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
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
Volvo V40 T5
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
AR 32310
Engine Code
B5254T12
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
148 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
251 hp
at 5400 rpm
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
148 hp
251 hp
Volvo V40 T5
133 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
133 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 T5
Performance
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
Volvo V40 T5
129 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 T5
▶ REPLAY
19.74 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.79 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
19.74 lb/hp
13.79 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
Volvo V40 T5
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
26 mpg
30 mpg
Volvo V40 T5
19 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
highway
39 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
419 mi
Range
488 mi
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
419 mi
488 mi
Volvo V40 T5
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).
149.7 kWh
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
168.7 kWh
149.7 kWh
Volvo V40 T5
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
340 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
298 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
Volvo V40 T5
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
970 lb
8.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
29.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
