The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 2.0D (09 - 10) vs. Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark (06 - 08)
€ 24,200

€ 22,500

€ 24,200
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 2.0D 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 2.0D
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 2.0D
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
3131 lb
Curb Weight
2811 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3792 lb

Weight Difference:
320 lb
10.22 %

General
Volvo C30 2.0D
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
M
Generation
Typ 937
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 2.0D
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
D4204T
Engine Code
AR 32104
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 6200 rpm
Volvo C30 2.0D
134 hp
118 hp
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
108 lb‑ft
at 4200 rpm
Volvo C30 2.0D
236 lb‑ft
108 lb‑ft
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
Performance
Volvo C30 2.0D
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
127 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 2.0D
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
▶ REPLAY
23.37 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.82 lb/hp
Volvo C30 2.0D
23.37 lb/hp
23.82 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 2.0D
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Volvo C30 2.0D
41 mpg
29 mpg
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
31 mpg
city
21 mpg
51 mpg
highway
No data
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
567 mi
Range
455 mi
Volvo C30 2.0D
567 mi
455 mi
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
Environmental Impact
117.3 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 2.0D
117.3 kWh
155.3 kWh
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
243 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 2.0D
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
926 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