The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 T5 Geartronic (07 - 09) vs. Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark Distinctive (06 - 08)
€ 31,200

€ 23,000

€ 31,200
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 T5 is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 2.9 cm longer, 5.3 cm wider and 2.6 cm taller than the Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark.
Volvo C30 T5
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
1447
1782
2039
1421
1729
1895
1782 mm
Width
1729 mm
2039 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1895 mm
1447 mm
Height
1421 mm
2640
4252
2546
4223
4252 mm
Length
4223 mm
2640 mm
Wheelbase
2546 mm
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 T5
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
1437 kg
Kerb Weight
1325 kg
1860 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1770 kg

Weight Difference:
112 kg
7.79 %

General
Volvo C30 T5
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
M
Generation
Typ 937
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 T5
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
Straight-five petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
B5254T7
Engine Code
AR 32310
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2521 CC
Engine Capacity
1970 CC
227 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 6300 rpm
Volvo C30 T5
227 bhp
148 bhp
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
320 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
181 NM
at 3800 rpm
Volvo C30 T5
320 NM
181 NM
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
Performance
Volvo C30 T5
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
146 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
99 m
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 T5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
129 m
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
▶ REPLAY
6.33 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.95 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 T5
6.33 kg/bhp
8.95 kg/bhp
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 T5
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Volvo C30 T5
30 mpg
32 mpg
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
20 mpg
city
23 mpg
42 mpg
motorway
No data
62 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
410 mi
Range
419 mi
Volvo C30 T5
410 mi
419 mi
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 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).
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 T5
178.2 kWh
168.7 kWh
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
224 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
211 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 T5
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 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