The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (08 - 09) vs. Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V (08 - 10)
€ 26,500

€ 21,800

€ 26,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Volvo C30 2.0D is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 1.1 inches longer, 2.1 inches wider and 0.2 inches taller than the Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V.
Volvo C30 2.0D
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V
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
167.4
100.2
166.3
167.4 in
Length
166.3 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
100.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 2.0D
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V
3168 lb
Curb Weight
3009 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb

Weight Difference:
159 lb
5.02 %

General
Volvo C30 2.0D
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V
M
Generation
Typ 937
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 2.0D
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
D4204T
Engine Code
937 A3.000
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.9 L / 93 cu in
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 4000 rpm
Volvo C30 2.0D
134 hp
118 hp
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Volvo C30 2.0D
236 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V
Performance
Volvo C30 2.0D
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V
127 mph
Maximum Speed
120 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec

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

Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V
▶ REPLAY
23.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.5 lb/hp
Volvo C30 2.0D
23.64 lb/hp
25.5 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 2.0D
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Volvo C30 2.0D
40 mpg
41 mpg
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V
31 mpg
city
30 mpg
48 mpg
highway
No data
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
547 mi
Range
642 mi
Volvo C30 2.0D
547 mi
642 mi
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V
Environmental Impact
121.3 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).
119.3 kWh
Volvo C30 2.0D
121.3 kWh
119.3 kWh
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 2.0D
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
888 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.3 cu ft






26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.5 cu ft