The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 1.6D (06 - 09) vs. Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark (08 - 10)
€ 21,600

€ 17,600

€ 21,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Volvo C30 1.6D is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 2.9 cm longer, 5.3 cm wider and 0.5 cm taller than the Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark.
Volvo C30 1.6D
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
1447
1782
2039
1442
1729
1895
1782 mm
Width
1729 mm
2039 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1895 mm
1447 mm
Height
1442 mm
2640
4252
2546
4223
4252 mm
Length
4223 mm
2640 mm
Wheelbase
2546 mm
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 1.6D
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
1373 kg
Kerb Weight
1265 kg
1780 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1710 kg

Weight Difference:
108 kg
7.87 %

General
Volvo C30 1.6D
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
M
Generation
Typ 937
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 1.6D
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
D4164T
Engine Code
AR 37203
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1560 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
108 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 5600 rpm
Volvo C30 1.6D
108 bhp
104 bhp
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
240 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
140 NM
at 4200 rpm
Volvo C30 1.6D
240 NM
140 NM
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
Performance
Volvo C30 1.6D
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
118 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
157 m
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 1.6D
62 mph
62
mph
mph
157 m
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
▶ REPLAY
12.71 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.16 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 1.6D
12.71 kg/bhp
12.16 kg/bhp
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 1.6D
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
Fuel Economy
58 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Volvo C30 1.6D
58 mpg
34 mpg
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
46 mpg
city
25 mpg
67 mpg
motorway
No data
52 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
659 mi
Range
455 mi
Volvo C30 1.6D
659 mi
455 mi
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
Environmental Impact
100.7 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).
155.3 kWh
Volvo C30 1.6D
100.7 kWh
155.3 kWh
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
129 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
196 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 1.6D
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
407 kg
Maximum Payload
445 kg
278 L
Boot Capacity
292 L






921 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1042 L