The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 D5 (08 - 09) vs. Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 8V M-Jet DPF (06 - 08)
€ 26,300

€ 24,800

€ 26,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Volvo C30 D5 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 JTD 8V M-Jet DPF.
Volvo C30 D5
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 8V M-Jet DPF
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 D5
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 8V M-Jet DPF
3230 lb
Curb Weight
2965 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb

Weight Difference:
265 lb
8.2 %

General
Volvo C30 D5
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 8V M-Jet DPF
M
Generation
Typ 937
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 D5
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 8V M-Jet DPF
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
D5244T8
Engine Code
937 A3.000
4
Valves
2
5
Cylinders
4
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
1.9 L / 93 cu in
178 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 4000 rpm
Volvo C30 D5
178 hp
118 hp
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 8V M-Jet DPF
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Volvo C30 D5
295 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 8V M-Jet DPF
Performance
Volvo C30 D5
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 8V M-Jet DPF
140 mph
Maximum Speed
120 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 D5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 8V M-Jet DPF
▶ REPLAY
18.15 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.13 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D5
18.15 lb/hp
25.13 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 8V M-Jet DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 D5
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 8V M-Jet DPF
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Volvo C30 D5
38 mpg
41 mpg
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 8V M-Jet DPF
28 mpg
city
30 mpg
47 mpg
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
601 mi
Range
642 mi
Volvo C30 D5
601 mi
642 mi
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 8V M-Jet DPF
Environmental Impact
127.6 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 D5
127.6 kWh
119.3 kWh
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 8V M-Jet DPF
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
264 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 D5
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 8V M-Jet DPF
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
959 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