The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo C30 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (09 - 10) vs. Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark Distinctive (06 - 08)

€ 26,200
Volvo C30 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (09 - 10) Volvo C30 2.0D
€ 23,000
 Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark Distinctive (06 - 08) Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
€ 26,200
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 2.0D is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 1.7 inches longer, 2.1 inches wider and an inch taller than the Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark.
Volvo C30 2.0D
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
57
Blueprint Volvo C30 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (09 - 10)
70.2
80.3
55.9
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark Distinctive (06 - 08)
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
Blueprint Volvo C30 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (09 - 10)
103.9
168
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark Distinctive (06 - 08)
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 2.0 16V T.Spark
3168 lb
Curb Weight
2921 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3902 lb
Volvo C30 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (09 - 10)
Weight Difference:
247 lb
7.8 %
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark Distinctive (06 - 08)

General

Volvo C30 2.0D
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 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 dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

Volvo C30 2.0D
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
D4204T
Engine Code
AR 32310
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 6300 rpm
Volvo C30 2.0D
134 hp
148 hp
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
133 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Volvo C30 2.0D
236 lb‑ft
133 lb‑ft
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark

Performance

Volvo C30 2.0D
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
127 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

433 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 2.0D

62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark

▶ REPLAY
23.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.74 lb/hp
Volvo C30 2.0D
23.64 lb/hp
19.74 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo C30 2.0D
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Volvo C30 2.0D
40 mpg
26 mpg
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
31 mpg
city
19 mpg
48 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
547 mi
Range
419 mi
Volvo C30 2.0D
547 mi
419 mi
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
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).
168.7 kWh
Volvo C30 2.0D
121.3 kWh
168.7 kWh
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
340 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo C30 2.0D
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
888 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