The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 D5 (09 - 10) vs. Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark Distinctive (06 - 08)
€ 26,500

€ 23,000

€ 26,500
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 D5 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 D5
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 D5
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
3221 lb
Curb Weight
2921 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3902 lb

Weight Difference:
300 lb
9.31 %

General
Volvo C30 D5
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 D5
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
D5244T8
Engine Code
AR 32310
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
178 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 6300 rpm
Volvo C30 D5
178 hp
148 hp
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
133 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Volvo C30 D5
295 lb‑ft
133 lb‑ft
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
Performance
Volvo C30 D5
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
140 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec

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

Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
▶ REPLAY
18.1 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.74 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D5
18.1 lb/hp
19.74 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 D5
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Volvo C30 D5
38 mpg
26 mpg
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
28 mpg
city
19 mpg
47 mpg
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
601 mi
Range
419 mi
Volvo C30 D5
601 mi
419 mi
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
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).
168.7 kWh
Volvo C30 D5
127.6 kWh
168.7 kWh
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
264 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
340 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 D5
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
968 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