The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes A 180 CDI 7G-DCT (14 - 15) vs. Volvo C30 2.0D (09 - 10)

€ 29,100
Mercedes A 180 CDI 7G-DCT (14 - 15) Mercedes A 180 CDI
€ 24,200
 Volvo C30 2.0D (09 - 10) Volvo C30 2.0D
€ 29,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,200

ⓘ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 CDI is just an inch longer, 0.1 inches narrower and 0.6 inches lower than the Volvo C30 2.0D.
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Volvo C30 2.0D
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 CDI 7G-DCT (14 - 15)
70.1
79.6
57
Blueprint Volvo C30 2.0D (09 - 10)
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
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 CDI 7G-DCT (14 - 15)
106.3
169
Blueprint Volvo C30 2.0D (09 - 10)
103.9
168
169 in
Length
168 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes A 180 CDI
Volvo C30 2.0D
3142 lb
Curb Weight
3131 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4057 lb
Mercedes A 180 CDI 7G-DCT (14 - 15)
Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.35 %
Volvo C30 2.0D (09 - 10)

General

Mercedes A 180 CDI
Volvo C30 2.0D
W176
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Mercedes A 180 CDI
Volvo C30 2.0D
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
D4204T
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes A 180 CDI
108 hp
134 hp
Volvo C30 2.0D
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Mercedes A 180 CDI
192 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 2.0D

Performance

Mercedes A 180 CDI
Volvo C30 2.0D
118 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
11.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

528 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180 CDI

62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 2.0D

▶ REPLAY
29.09 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.37 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180 CDI
29.09 lb/hp
23.37 lb/hp
Volvo C30 2.0D

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes A 180 CDI
Volvo C30 2.0D
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Mercedes A 180 CDI
62 mpg
41 mpg
Volvo C30 2.0D
52 mpg
city
31 mpg
71 mpg
highway
51 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
818 mi
Range
567 mi
Mercedes A 180 CDI
818 mi
567 mi
Volvo C30 2.0D
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).
117.3 kWh
Mercedes A 180 CDI
78.2 kWh
117.3 kWh
Volvo C30 2.0D
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
158 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
243 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes A 180 CDI
Volvo C30 2.0D
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
926 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft