The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes A 180 (12 - 15) vs. Volvo C30 D2 (09 - 12)

€ 24,500
Mercedes A 180 (12 - 15) Mercedes A 180
€ 23,000
 Volvo C30 D2 (09 - 12) Volvo C30 D2
€ 24,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,000

ⓘ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 an inch longer, 0.1 inches narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the Volvo C30 D2.
Mercedes A 180
Volvo C30 D2
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 (12 - 15)
70.1
79.6
56.6
Blueprint Volvo C30 D2 (09 - 12)
70.2
80.3
70.1 in
Width
70.2 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
56.4 in
Height
56.6 in
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 (12 - 15)
106.3
169
Blueprint Volvo C30 D2 (09 - 12)
103.9
168
169 in
Length
168 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes A 180
Volvo C30 D2
3020 lb
Curb Weight
3188 lb
4266 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3924 lb
Mercedes A 180 (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
168 lb
5.27 %
Volvo C30 D2 (09 - 12)

General

Mercedes A 180
Volvo C30 D2
W176
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Mercedes A 180
Volvo C30 D2
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz M 270
Engine Series
M 270.910
Engine Code
D4162T
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
Mercedes A 180
120 hp
113 hp
Volvo C30 D2
148 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes A 180
148 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 D2

Performance

Mercedes A 180
Volvo C30 D2
126 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180

62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 D2

▶ REPLAY
25.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.21 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180
25.17 lb/hp
28.21 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D2

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes A 180
Volvo C30 D2
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Mercedes A 180
43 mpg
55 mpg
Volvo C30 D2
31 mpg
city
44 mpg
55 mpg
highway
62 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
565 mi
Range
795 mi
Mercedes A 180
565 mi
795 mi
Volvo C30 D2
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).
88.5 kWh
Mercedes A 180
104.1 kWh
88.5 kWh
Volvo C30 D2
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes A 180
Volvo C30 D2
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
736 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft