The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 1.6 (09 - 10) vs. Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark (06 - 08)
€ 19,900
€ 22,500
€ 19,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Volvo C30 1.6 is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 1.7 inches longer, 2.1 inches wider and 0.2 inches taller than the Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark.
Volvo C30 1.6
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
57
70.2
80.3
56.8
68.1
74.6
70.2 in
Width
68.1 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.6 in
57 in
Height
56.8 in
103.9
168
100.2
166.3
168 in
Length
166.3 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
100.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 1.6
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
2985 lb
Curb Weight
2811 lb
3748 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3792 lb
Weight Difference:
174 lb
5.83 %
General
Volvo C30 1.6
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
M
Generation
Typ 937
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 1.6
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
B4164S3
Engine Code
AR 32104
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 6200 rpm
Volvo C30 1.6
99 hp
118 hp
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
111 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
108 lb‑ft
at 4200 rpm
Volvo C30 1.6
111 lb‑ft
108 lb‑ft
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
Performance
Volvo C30 1.6
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
115 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
11.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
▶ REPLAY
30.15 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.82 lb/hp
Volvo C30 1.6
30.15 lb/hp
23.82 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 1.6
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Volvo C30 1.6
34 mpg
29 mpg
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
25 mpg
city
21 mpg
41 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
488 mi
Range
455 mi
Volvo C30 1.6
488 mi
455 mi
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
Environmental Impact
132.6 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).
155.3 kWh
Volvo C30 1.6
132.6 kWh
155.3 kWh
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
269 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 1.6
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
763 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.3 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.5 cu ft
