The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 T5 Geartronic (14 - 15) vs. Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark Distinctive Selespeed (06 - 08)
€ 33,700

€ 24,100

€ 33,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,100
ⓘ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 T5 is 14.6 cm longer, 5.4 cm wider and 0.1 cm lower than the Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark.
Volvo V40 T5
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
1420
1783
2041
1421
1729
1895
1783 mm
Width
1729 mm
2041 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1895 mm
1420 mm
Height
1421 mm
2647
4369
2546
4223
4369 mm
Length
4223 mm
2647 mm
Wheelbase
2546 mm
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 T5
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
1583 kg
Kerb Weight
1325 kg
2000 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1770 kg

Weight Difference:
258 kg
16.3 %

General
Volvo V40 T5
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
M
Generation
Typ 937
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed automated manual transmission (AMT)
Engine
Volvo V40 T5
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
B4204T11
Engine Code
AR 32310
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1969 CC
Engine Capacity
1970 CC
242 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 6300 rpm
Volvo V40 T5
242 bhp
148 bhp
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
350 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
181 NM
at 3800 rpm
Volvo V40 T5
350 NM
181 NM
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
Performance
Volvo V40 T5
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
149 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
88 m
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 T5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
129 m
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
▶ REPLAY
6.54 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.95 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 T5
6.54 kg/bhp
8.95 kg/bhp
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 T5
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Volvo V40 T5
48 mpg
32 mpg
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
35 mpg
city
23 mpg
59 mpg
motorway
No data
62 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
653 mi
Range
419 mi
Volvo V40 T5
653 mi
419 mi
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
Environmental Impact
111.8 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).
168.7 kWh
Volvo V40 T5
111.8 kWh
168.7 kWh
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
137 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
211 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 T5
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
417 kg
Maximum Payload
445 kg
335 L
Boot Capacity
292 L







1032 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1042 L