The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 180 CDI (12 - 15) vs. Volvo C30 1.8 (06 - 09)
€ 27,000
€ 20,800
€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,800
ⓘ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 1.6 inches longer, 0.1 inches narrower and 0.6 inches lower than the Volvo C30 1.8.
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Volvo C30 1.8
56.4
70.1
79.6
57
70.2
80.3
70.1 in
Width
70.2 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
56.4 in
Height
57 in
106.3
169
103.9
167.4
169 in
Length
167.4 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Volvo C30 1.8
3075 lb
Curb Weight
2926 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
150 lb
4.88 %
General
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Volvo C30 1.8
W176
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Volvo C30 1.8
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz OM 607
Engine Series
OM 607.951
Engine Code
B4184S8
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
123 hp
at 6000 rpm
Mercedes A 180 CDI
108 hp
123 hp
Volvo C30 1.8
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
122 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes A 180 CDI
192 lb‑ft
122 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 1.8
Performance
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Volvo C30 1.8
118 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 180 CDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 1.8
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28.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.79 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180 CDI
28.47 lb/hp
23.79 lb/hp
Volvo C30 1.8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Volvo C30 1.8
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Mercedes A 180 CDI
62 mpg
32 mpg
Volvo C30 1.8
52 mpg
city
23 mpg
71 mpg
highway
41 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
818 mi
Range
468 mi
Mercedes A 180 CDI
818 mi
468 mi
Volvo C30 1.8
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).
138.2 kWh
Mercedes A 180 CDI
78.2 kWh
138.2 kWh
Volvo C30 1.8
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
158 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Volvo C30 1.8
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
933 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft
