The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance (16 - 18) vs. Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V (08 - 10)
€ 33,500

€ 21,800

€ 33,500
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 D4 Polestar Performance is 5.8 inches longer, 5 inches wider and 0.9 inches lower than the Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V.
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V
55.9
73.1
80.4
56.8
68.1
74.6
73.1 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 D4 Polestar Performance
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V
3479 lb
Curb Weight
3009 lb
4420 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb

Weight Difference:
470 lb
13.51 %

General
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
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 D4 Polestar Performance
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
D4204T14
Engine Code
937 A3.000
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.9 L / 93 cu in
197 hp
at 4250 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 4000 rpm
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
197 hp
118 hp
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V
325 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
325 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V
Performance
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V
143 mph
Maximum Speed
120 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V
▶ REPLAY
17.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.5 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
17.66 lb/hp
25.5 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
62 mpg
41 mpg
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V
56 mpg
city
30 mpg
65 mpg
highway
No data
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
1014 mi
Range
642 mi
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
1014 mi
642 mi
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V
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).
119.3 kWh
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
78.2 kWh
119.3 kWh
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
941 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