The Comparative Analysis :

Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark Distinctive Selespeed (06 - 08) vs. Volvo V40 T4 Powershift (12 - 15)

€ 24,100
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark Distinctive Selespeed (06 - 08) Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
€ 29,100
 Volvo V40 T4 Powershift (12 - 15) Volvo V40 T4
€ 24,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,100

ⓘ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 T4
55.9
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark Distinctive Selespeed (06 - 08)
68.1
74.6
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 T4 Powershift (12 - 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 T4 Powershift (12 - 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 T4
2921 lb
Curb Weight
3325 lb
3902 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4277 lb
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark Distinctive Selespeed (06 - 08)
Weight Difference:
403 lb
12.12 %
Volvo V40 T4 Powershift (12 - 15)

General

Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
Volvo V40 T4
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 automated manual transmission (AMT)
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
Volvo V40 T4
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
AR 32310
Engine Code
B4164T
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5700 rpm
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
148 hp
178 hp
Volvo V40 T4
133 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
133 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 T4

Performance

Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
Volvo V40 T4
129 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark

62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 T4

▶ REPLAY
19.74 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.68 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
19.74 lb/hp
18.68 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T4

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
Volvo V40 T4
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
26 mpg
39 mpg
Volvo V40 T4
19 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
highway
46 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
419 mi
Range
631 mi
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
419 mi
631 mi
Volvo V40 T4
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).
115.6 kWh
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
168.7 kWh
115.6 kWh
Volvo V40 T4
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
340 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
230 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
Volvo V40 T4
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
952 lb
8.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
29.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft