The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 D2 (15 - 16) vs. Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V (08 - 10)
€ 25,900

€ 21,800

€ 25,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Volvo V40 D2 is 5.7 inches longer, 2.1 inches wider and 0.9 inches lower than the Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V.
Volvo V40 D2
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V
55.9
70.2
80.4
56.8
68.1
74.6
70.2 in
Width
68.1 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.6 in
55.9 in
Height
56.8 in
104.2
172
100.2
166.3
172 in
Length
166.3 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
100.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 D2
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V
3377 lb
Curb Weight
3009 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb

Weight Difference:
368 lb
10.9 %

General
Volvo V40 D2
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V
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 V40 D2
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
D4204T8
Engine Code
937 A3.000
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.9 L / 93 cu in
118 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 4000 rpm
Volvo V40 D2
118 hp
118 hp
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V
207 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Volvo V40 D2
207 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V
Performance
Volvo V40 D2
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V
118 mph
Maximum Speed
120 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V
▶ REPLAY
28.62 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.5 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D2
28.62 lb/hp
25.5 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 D2
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V
Fuel Economy
65 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Volvo V40 D2
65 mpg
41 mpg
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V
57 mpg
city
30 mpg
71 mpg
highway
No data
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
1070 mi
Range
642 mi
Volvo V40 D2
1070 mi
642 mi
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V
Environmental Impact
74 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 V40 D2
74 kWh
119.3 kWh
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
151 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 D2
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
855 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.3 cu ft







29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.5 cu ft