The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo C30 T5 Geartronic (07 - 09) vs. Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark (08 - 10)

€ 31,200
Volvo C30 T5 Geartronic (07 - 09) Volvo C30 T5
€ 17,600
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark (08 - 10) Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
€ 31,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,600

Base price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Volvo C30 T5 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 1.6 16V T.Spark.
Volvo C30 T5
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
57
Blueprint Volvo C30 T5 Geartronic (07 - 09)
70.2
80.3
56.8
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark (08 - 10)
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
Blueprint Volvo C30 T5 Geartronic (07 - 09)
103.9
167.4
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark (08 - 10)
100.2
166.3
167.4 in
Length
166.3 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
100.2 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo C30 T5
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
3168 lb
Curb Weight
2789 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3770 lb
Volvo C30 T5 Geartronic (07 - 09)
Weight Difference:
379 lb
11.96 %
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark (08 - 10)

General

Volvo C30 T5
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
M
Generation
Typ 937
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

Volvo C30 T5
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
Straight-five gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
B5254T7
Engine Code
AR 37203
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
227 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5600 rpm
Volvo C30 T5
227 hp
104 hp
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
103 lb‑ft
at 4200 rpm
Volvo C30 T5
236 lb‑ft
103 lb‑ft
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark

Performance

Volvo C30 T5
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
146 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

325 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 T5

62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark

 REPLAY
13.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.82 lb/hp
Volvo C30 T5
13.96 lb/hp
26.82 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo C30 T5
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Volvo C30 T5
25 mpg
29 mpg
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
17 mpg
city
21 mpg
35 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
410 mi
Range
455 mi
Volvo C30 T5
410 mi
455 mi
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
Environmental Impact
178.2 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).
155.3 kWh
Volvo C30 T5
178.2 kWh
155.3 kWh
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
315 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo C30 T5
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
933 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