The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 D2 (16 - 17) vs. Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark (06 - 08)
€ 26,200

€ 22,500

€ 26,200
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 dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Volvo V40 D2 is 14.7 cm longer, 12.8 cm wider and 2.2 cm lower than the Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark.
Volvo V40 D2
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
1420
1857
2041
1442
1729
1895
1857 mm
Width
1729 mm
2041 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1895 mm
1420 mm
Height
1442 mm
2647
4370
2546
4223
4370 mm
Length
4223 mm
2647 mm
Wheelbase
2546 mm
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 D2
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
1532 kg
Kerb Weight
1275 kg
1920 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1720 kg

Weight Difference:
257 kg
16.78 %

General
Volvo V40 D2
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

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 D2
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
D4204T8
Engine Code
AR 32104
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1969 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
118 bhp
at 3750 rpm
Power
118 bhp
at 6200 rpm
Volvo V40 D2
118 bhp
118 bhp
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
280 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
146 NM
at 4200 rpm
Volvo V40 D2
280 NM
146 NM
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
Performance
Volvo V40 D2
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
118 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
146 m
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
147 m
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
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12.98 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.81 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 D2
12.98 kg/bhp
10.81 kg/bhp
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 D2
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
Fuel Economy
78 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Volvo V40 D2
78 mpg
34 mpg
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
71 mpg
city
25 mpg
86 mpg
motorway
No data
62 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
1070 mi
Range
455 mi
Volvo V40 D2
1070 mi
455 mi
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
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).
155.3 kWh
Volvo V40 D2
74 kWh
155.3 kWh
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
94 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
194 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 D2
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
388 kg
Maximum Payload
445 kg
335 L
Boot Capacity
292 L







1032 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1042 L