The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 180 CDI (12 - 15) vs. Volvo C30 1.6D (06 - 09)
€ 27,000
€ 21,600
€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,600
ⓘ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 CDI is 4 cm longer, 0.2 cm narrower and 1.4 cm lower than the Volvo C30 1.6D.
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Volvo C30 1.6D
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 CDI
Volvo C30 1.6D
1395 kg
Kerb Weight
1373 kg
1960 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1780 kg
Weight Difference:
22 kg
1.58 %
General
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Volvo C30 1.6D
W176
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Volvo C30 1.6D
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 607
Engine Series
OM 607.951
Engine Code
D4164T
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1461 CC
Engine Capacity
1560 CC
108 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
108 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes A 180 CDI
108 bhp
108 bhp
Volvo C30 1.6D
260 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
240 NM
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes A 180 CDI
260 NM
240 NM
Volvo C30 1.6D
Performance
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Volvo C30 1.6D
118 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
157 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 180 CDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
157 m
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 1.6D
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12.92 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.71 kg/bhp
Mercedes A 180 CDI
12.92 kg/bhp
12.71 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 1.6D
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Volvo C30 1.6D
Fuel Economy
74 mpg
combined
58 mpg
Mercedes A 180 CDI
74 mpg
58 mpg
Volvo C30 1.6D
63 mpg
city
46 mpg
86 mpg
motorway
67 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
52 L
818 mi
Range
659 mi
Mercedes A 180 CDI
818 mi
659 mi
Volvo C30 1.6D
Environmental Impact
78.2 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).
100.7 kWh
Mercedes A 180 CDI
78.2 kWh
100.7 kWh
Volvo C30 1.6D
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
98 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
129 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Volvo C30 1.6D
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
565 kg
Maximum Payload
407 kg
341 L
Boot Capacity
278 L
1157 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
921 L
