The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 180 (12 - 15) vs. Volvo C30 2.0 (06 - 09)
€ 24,500
€ 22,600
€ 24,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Mercedes A 180 is 4 cm longer, 0.2 cm narrower and 1.4 cm lower than the Volvo C30 2.0.
Mercedes A 180
Volvo C30 2.0
1433
1780
2022
1447
1782
2039
1780 mm
Width
1782 mm
2022 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2039 mm
1433 mm
Height
1447 mm
2699
4292
2640
4252
4292 mm
Length
4252 mm
2699 mm
Wheelbase
2640 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes A 180
Volvo C30 2.0
1370 kg
Kerb Weight
1327 kg
1935 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1750 kg
Weight Difference:
43 kg
3.14 %
General
Mercedes A 180
Volvo C30 2.0
W176
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes A 180
Volvo C30 2.0
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 270
Engine Series
M 270.910
Engine Code
B4204S3
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1595 CC
Engine Capacity
1999 CC
120 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
143 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Mercedes A 180
120 bhp
143 bhp
Volvo C30 2.0
200 NM
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
185 NM
at 4500 rpm
Mercedes A 180
200 NM
185 NM
Volvo C30 2.0
Performance
Mercedes A 180
Volvo C30 2.0
126 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
128 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 180
62 mph
62
mph
mph
131 m
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 2.0
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11.42 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.28 kg/bhp
Mercedes A 180
11.42 kg/bhp
9.28 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 180
Volvo C30 2.0
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Mercedes A 180
51 mpg
38 mpg
Volvo C30 2.0
38 mpg
city
28 mpg
66 mpg
motorway
49 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
565 mi
Range
462 mi
Mercedes A 180
565 mi
462 mi
Volvo C30 2.0
Environmental Impact
104.1 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).
140.2 kWh
Mercedes A 180
104.1 kWh
140.2 kWh
Volvo C30 2.0
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
127 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 180
Volvo C30 2.0
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
565 kg
Maximum Payload
423 kg
341 L
Boot Capacity
278 L
1157 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
921 L
