The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 T4 Powershift (12 - 15) vs. Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark (06 - 08)
€ 29,100
€ 22,500
€ 29,100
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 T4 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 T4
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 T4
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
3325 lb
Curb Weight
2811 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3792 lb
Weight Difference:
514 lb
15.46 %
General
Volvo V40 T4
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
M
Generation
Typ 937
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 T4
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
B4164T
Engine Code
AR 32104
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
178 hp
at 5700 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 6200 rpm
Volvo V40 T4
178 hp
118 hp
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
108 lb‑ft
at 4200 rpm
Volvo V40 T4
177 lb‑ft
108 lb‑ft
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
Performance
Volvo V40 T4
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
140 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 T4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
▶ REPLAY
18.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.82 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T4
18.68 lb/hp
23.82 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 T4
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Volvo V40 T4
39 mpg
29 mpg
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
30 mpg
city
21 mpg
46 mpg
highway
No data
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
631 mi
Range
455 mi
Volvo V40 T4
631 mi
455 mi
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
Environmental Impact
115.6 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 T4
115.6 kWh
155.3 kWh
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 T4
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
952 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
