The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 D3 (15 - 16) vs. Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 16V M-Jet DPF Distinctive Q2 (07 - 08)
€ 27,400

€ 26,400

€ 27,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,400
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same height, but the Volvo V40 D3 is 5.7 inches longer and 2.1 inches wider.
Volvo V40 D3
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 16V M-Jet DPF
55.9
70.2
80.4
55.9
68.1
74.6
70.2 in
Width
68.1 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.6 in
55.9 in
Height
55.9 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 1.9 JTD 16V M-Jet DPF
3441 lb
Curb Weight
3009 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb

Weight Difference:
432 lb
12.55 %

General
Volvo V40 D3
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 16V M-Jet DPF
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 D3
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 16V M-Jet DPF
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
D5204T6
Engine Code
937 A5.000
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.9 L / 93 cu in
148 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
Volvo V40 D3
148 hp
148 hp
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 16V M-Jet DPF
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Volvo V40 D3
236 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 16V M-Jet DPF
Performance
Volvo V40 D3
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 16V M-Jet DPF
130 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 16V M-Jet DPF
▶ REPLAY
23.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.33 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D3
23.25 lb/hp
20.33 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 16V M-Jet DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 D3
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 16V M-Jet DPF
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Volvo V40 D3
62 mpg
39 mpg
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 16V M-Jet DPF
53 mpg
city
29 mpg
67 mpg
highway
No data
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
1014 mi
Range
725 mi
Volvo V40 D3
1014 mi
725 mi
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 16V M-Jet DPF
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).
123.4 kWh
Volvo V40 D3
78.2 kWh
123.4 kWh
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 16V M-Jet DPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 D3
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 16V M-Jet DPF
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
924 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