The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 D3 (15 - 16) vs. Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark (06 - 08)
€ 27,400
€ 22,500
€ 27,400
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 D3 is 5.7 inches longer, 2.1 inches wider and 0.9 inches lower than the Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark.
Volvo V40 D3
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
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 D3
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
3441 lb
Curb Weight
2811 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3792 lb
Weight Difference:
631 lb
18.34 %
General
Volvo V40 D3
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
M
Generation
Typ 937
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 D3
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
D5204T6
Engine Code
AR 32104
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 6200 rpm
Volvo V40 D3
148 hp
118 hp
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
108 lb‑ft
at 4200 rpm
Volvo V40 D3
236 lb‑ft
108 lb‑ft
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
Performance
Volvo V40 D3
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
130 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
▶ REPLAY
23.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.82 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D3
23.25 lb/hp
23.82 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 D3
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Volvo V40 D3
62 mpg
29 mpg
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
53 mpg
city
21 mpg
67 mpg
highway
No data
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
1014 mi
Range
455 mi
Volvo V40 D3
1014 mi
455 mi
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
Environmental Impact
78.2 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).
155.3 kWh
Volvo V40 D3
78.2 kWh
155.3 kWh
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 D3
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
924 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.3 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.5 cu ft
