The Comparative Analysis :

Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark Distinctive Selespeed (06 - 08) vs. Volvo V40 D4 Geartronic (14 - 15)

€ 24,100
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark Distinctive Selespeed (06 - 08) Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
€ 31,800
 Volvo V40 D4 Geartronic (14 - 15) Volvo V40 D4
€ 24,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,800

ⓘ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 D4
55.9
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark Distinctive Selespeed (06 - 08)
68.1
74.6
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 D4 Geartronic (14 - 15)
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 Selespeed (06 - 08)
100.2
166.3
Blueprint Volvo V40 D4 Geartronic (14 - 15)
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 D4
2921 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
3902 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4464 lb
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark Distinctive Selespeed (06 - 08)
Weight Difference:
639 lb
17.95 %
Volvo V40 D4 Geartronic (14 - 15)

General

Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
Volvo V40 D4
Typ 937
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed automated manual transmission (AMT)
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
Volvo V40 D4
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
AR 32310
Engine Code
D4204T14
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 4250 rpm
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
148 hp
187 hp
Volvo V40 D4
133 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
133 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 D4

Performance

Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
Volvo V40 D4
129 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark

62 mph 62
mph

328 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D4

▶ REPLAY
19.74 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.04 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
19.74 lb/hp
19.04 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D4

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
Volvo V40 D4
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
26 mpg
56 mpg
Volvo V40 D4
19 mpg
city
47 mpg
No data
highway
64 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
419 mi
Range
917 mi
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
419 mi
917 mi
Volvo V40 D4
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).
86.4 kWh
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
168.7 kWh
86.4 kWh
Volvo V40 D4
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
340 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
Volvo V40 D4
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
904 lb
8.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
29.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft