The Comparative Analysis :
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark Distinctive (06 - 08) vs. Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance Geartronic (16 - 18)
€ 23,000
€ 41,200
€ 23,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,200
ⓘ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 5.8 inches shorter and 5 inches narrower.
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
55.9
68.1
74.6
55.9
73.1
80.4
68.1 in
Width
73.1 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 Polestar Performance
2921 lb
Curb Weight
3488 lb
3902 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb
Weight Difference:
567 lb
16.26 %
General
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
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
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
AR 32310
Engine Code
B4204T11
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
250 hp
at 5500 rpm
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
148 hp
250 hp
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
133 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
133 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Performance
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
129 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
▶ REPLAY
19.74 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.95 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
19.74 lb/hp
13.95 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
26 mpg
40 mpg
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
19 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
highway
49 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
419 mi
Range
653 mi
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
419 mi
653 mi
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
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).
111.8 kWh
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
168.7 kWh
111.8 kWh
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
340 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
922 lb
8.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
29.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
