The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 D5 Geartronic (09 - 10) vs. Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark (06 - 08)
€ 28,200

€ 22,500

€ 28,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,500
ⓘ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 4.3 cm longer, 5.3 cm wider and 0.5 cm taller than the Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark.
Volvo C30 D5
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
1447
1782
2039
1442
1729
1895
1782 mm
Width
1729 mm
2039 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1895 mm
1447 mm
Height
1442 mm
2640
4266
2546
4223
4266 mm
Length
4223 mm
2640 mm
Wheelbase
2546 mm
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 D5
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
1477 kg
Kerb Weight
1275 kg
1900 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1720 kg

Weight Difference:
202 kg
13.68 %

General
Volvo C30 D5
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
M
Generation
Typ 937
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 D5
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
D5244T8
Engine Code
AR 32104
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2400 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
178 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
118 bhp
at 6200 rpm
Volvo C30 D5
178 bhp
118 bhp
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
350 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
146 NM
at 4200 rpm
Volvo C30 D5
350 NM
146 NM
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
Performance
Volvo C30 D5
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
137 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
117 m
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 D5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
147 m
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
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8.3 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.81 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 D5
8.3 kg/bhp
10.81 kg/bhp
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 D5
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Volvo C30 D5
41 mpg
34 mpg
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
30 mpg
city
25 mpg
52 mpg
motorway
No data
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
541 mi
Range
455 mi
Volvo C30 D5
541 mi
455 mi
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
Environmental Impact
141.9 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).
155.3 kWh
Volvo C30 D5
141.9 kWh
155.3 kWh
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
182 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
194 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 D5
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
423 kg
Maximum Payload
445 kg
278 L
Boot Capacity
292 L






921 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1042 L