The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 D3 (10 - 12) vs. Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark Distinctive (06 - 08)
€ 24,500

€ 23,000

€ 24,500
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 D3 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 D3
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
168
100.2
166.3
168 in
Length
166.3 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
100.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 D3
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
3386 lb
Curb Weight
2921 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3902 lb

Weight Difference:
465 lb
13.73 %

General
Volvo C30 D3
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 manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 D3
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
D5204T5
Engine Code
AR 32310
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 6300 rpm
Volvo C30 D3
148 hp
148 hp
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
133 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Volvo C30 D3
258 lb‑ft
133 lb‑ft
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
Performance
Volvo C30 D3
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
130 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 D3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
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22.88 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.74 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D3
22.88 lb/hp
19.74 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 D3
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Volvo C30 D3
46 mpg
26 mpg
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
35 mpg
city
19 mpg
56 mpg
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
731 mi
Range
419 mi
Volvo C30 D3
731 mi
419 mi
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
Environmental Impact
104.9 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 D3
104.9 kWh
168.7 kWh
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
340 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 D3
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
802 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