Alfa Romeo 147 2005 vs Volvo C30 2006
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.9 Diesel | 1.6 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain and belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 109 HP | |
| Torque: | 305 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.8 seconds | 11.9 seconds | |
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Alfa Romeo 147 is more dynamic to drive. Alfa Romeo 147 engine produces 41 HP more power than Volvo C30, whereas torque is 65 NM more than Volvo C30. Thanks to more power Alfa Romeo 147 reaches 100 km/h speed 3.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.9 | 4.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.5 l/100km | 5.7 l/100km | |
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The Volvo C30 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Alfa Romeo 147 consumes 1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo C30, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Alfa Romeo 147 could require 150 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Alfa Romeo 147 consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo C30. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1010 km in combined cycle | 1120 km in combined cycle | |
| 1270 km on highway | 1300 km on highway | ||
| 920 km with real consumption | 960 km with real consumption | ||
| Volvo C30 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Fiat Bravo, Alfa Romeo GT | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Volvo S80, Volvo S40, Volvo V50 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Volvo C30 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.22 m | 4.25 m | |
| Width: | 1.73 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.45 m | |
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Alfa Romeo 147 is smaller. Alfa Romeo 147 is 3 cm shorter than the Volvo C30, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Alfa Romeo 147 is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 292 litres | 251 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1030 litres | no data | |
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Alfa Romeo 147 has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Alfa Romeo 147 has 41 litres more trunk space than the Volvo C30. The Volvo C30 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.5 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Alfa Romeo 147 is 0.9 metres more than that of the Volvo C30, which means Alfa Romeo 147 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`855 | 1`780 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | below average | |
| Volvo C30 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Alfa Romeo 147 has serious deffects in 85 percent more cases than Volvo C30, so Volvo C30 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 3000 | |
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