The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes A 180 (12 - 15) vs. Volvo C30 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (09 - 10)

€ 24,500
Mercedes A 180 (12 - 15) Mercedes A 180
€ 26,200
 Volvo C30 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (09 - 10) Volvo C30 2.0D
€ 24,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,200

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The Mercedes A 180 is just 2.6 cm longer, 0.2 cm narrower and 1.4 cm lower than the Volvo C30 2.0D.
Mercedes A 180
Volvo C30 2.0D
1433
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 (12 - 15)
1780
2022
1447
Blueprint Volvo C30 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (09 - 10)
1782
2039
1780 mm
Width
1782 mm
2022 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2039 mm
1433 mm
Height
1447 mm
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 (12 - 15)
2699
4292
Blueprint Volvo C30 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (09 - 10)
2640
4266
4292 mm
Length
4266 mm
2699 mm
Wheelbase
2640 mm

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes A 180
Volvo C30 2.0D
1370 kg
Kerb Weight
1437 kg
1935 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1840 kg
Mercedes A 180 (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
67 kg
4.66 %
Volvo C30 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (09 - 10)

General

Mercedes A 180
Volvo C30 2.0D
W176
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Mercedes A 180
Volvo C30 2.0D
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz M 270
Engine Series
M 270.910
Engine Code
D4204T
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1595 CC
Engine Capacity
1997 CC
120 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
134 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes A 180
120 bhp
134 bhp
Volvo C30 2.0D
200 NM
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
320 NM
at 2000 rpm
Mercedes A 180
200 NM
320 NM
Volvo C30 2.0D

Performance

Mercedes A 180
Volvo C30 2.0D
126 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

128 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180

62 mph 62
mph

132 m
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 2.0D

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11.42 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.72 kg/bhp
Mercedes A 180
11.42 kg/bhp
10.72 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 2.0D

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes A 180
Volvo C30 2.0D
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Mercedes A 180
51 mpg
48 mpg
Volvo C30 2.0D
38 mpg
city
37 mpg
66 mpg
motorway
58 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
52 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
565 mi
Range
547 mi
Mercedes A 180
565 mi
547 mi
Volvo C30 2.0D
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).
121.3 kWh
Mercedes A 180
104.1 kWh
121.3 kWh
Volvo C30 2.0D
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
127 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
156 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes A 180
Volvo C30 2.0D
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
565 kg
Maximum Payload
403 kg
341 L
Boot Capacity
278 L
1157 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
921 L