The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes A 180 CDI (12 - 15) vs. Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe (08 - 09)

€ 27,000
Mercedes A 180 CDI (12 - 15) Mercedes A 180 CDI
€ 21,800
 Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe (08 - 09) Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,800

ⓘ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 CDI is just 4 cm longer, 0.2 cm narrower and 0.4 cm lower than the Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe.
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
1433
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 CDI (12 - 15)
1780
2022
1437
Blueprint Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe (08 - 09)
1782
2039
1780 mm
Width
1782 mm
2022 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2039 mm
1433 mm
Height
1437 mm
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 CDI (12 - 15)
2699
4292
Blueprint Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe (08 - 09)
2640
4252
4292 mm
Length
4252 mm
2699 mm
Wheelbase
2640 mm

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes A 180 CDI
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
1395 kg
Kerb Weight
1369 kg
1960 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1780 kg
Mercedes A 180 CDI (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
26 kg
1.86 %
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe (08 - 09)

General

Mercedes A 180 CDI
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
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 DRIVe
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 DRIVe
260 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
240 NM
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes A 180 CDI
260 NM
240 NM
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe

Performance

Mercedes A 180 CDI
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
118 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

157 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180 CDI

62 mph 62
mph

157 m
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe

▶ REPLAY
12.92 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.68 kg/bhp
Mercedes A 180 CDI
12.92 kg/bhp
12.68 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes A 180 CDI
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Fuel Economy
74 mpg
combined
63 mpg
Mercedes A 180 CDI
74 mpg
63 mpg
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
63 mpg
city
50 mpg
86 mpg
motorway
74 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
52 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
818 mi
Range
718 mi
Mercedes A 180 CDI
818 mi
718 mi
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
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).
92.5 kWh
Mercedes A 180 CDI
78.2 kWh
92.5 kWh
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4, 5L
98 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
119 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes A 180 CDI
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
565 kg
Maximum Payload
411 kg
341 L
Boot Capacity
278 L
1157 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
921 L