The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 1.8 (06 - 09) vs. Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark Distinctive (06 - 08)
€ 20,800
€ 23,000
€ 20,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Volvo C30 1.8 is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 1.1 inches longer, 2.1 inches wider and an inch taller than the Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark.
Volvo C30 1.8
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
57
70.2
80.3
55.9
68.1
74.6
70.2 in
Width
68.1 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.6 in
57 in
Height
55.9 in
103.9
167.4
100.2
166.3
167.4 in
Length
166.3 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
100.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 1.8
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
2926 lb
Curb Weight
2921 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3902 lb
Weight Difference:
4 lb
0.14 %
General
Volvo C30 1.8
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 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 1.8
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
B4184S8
Engine Code
AR 32310
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
123 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 6300 rpm
Volvo C30 1.8
123 hp
148 hp
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
122 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
133 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Volvo C30 1.8
122 lb‑ft
133 lb‑ft
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
Performance
Volvo C30 1.8
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
124 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 1.8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
▶ REPLAY
23.79 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.74 lb/hp
Volvo C30 1.8
23.79 lb/hp
19.74 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 1.8
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Volvo C30 1.8
32 mpg
26 mpg
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
23 mpg
city
19 mpg
41 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
468 mi
Range
419 mi
Volvo C30 1.8
468 mi
419 mi
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
Environmental Impact
138.2 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).
168.7 kWh
Volvo C30 1.8
138.2 kWh
168.7 kWh
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
340 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 1.8
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
933 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
