The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 45 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7G-TRONIC (15 - 18) vs. Volvo C30 2.4i (09 - 10)
€ 51,500
€ 24,000
€ 51,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Mercedes A 45 AMG is 4 inches longer, 0.1 inches narrower and 1.2 inches lower than the Volvo C30 2.4i.
Mercedes A 45 AMG
Volvo C30 2.4i
55.8
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
55.8 in
Height
57 in
106.3
171.9
103.9
168
171.9 in
Length
168 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes A 45 AMG
Volvo C30 2.4i
3428 lb
Curb Weight
3102 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb
Weight Difference:
326 lb
9.51 %
General
Mercedes A 45 AMG
Volvo C30 2.4i
W176
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes A 45 AMG
Volvo C30 2.4i
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 133
Engine Series
M 133.980
Engine Code
B5244S4

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.4 L / 117 cu in
376 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 6000 rpm
Mercedes A 45 AMG
376 hp
168 hp
Volvo C30 2.4i
350 lb‑ft
at 2250 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 4400 rpm
Mercedes A 45 AMG
350 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 2.4i
Performance
Mercedes A 45 AMG
Volvo C30 2.4i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
4.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
190 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 45 AMG
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 2.4i
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9.12 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.46 lb/hp
Mercedes A 45 AMG
9.12 lb/hp
18.46 lb/hp
Volvo C30 2.4i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 45 AMG
Volvo C30 2.4i
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Mercedes A 45 AMG
34 mpg
28 mpg
Volvo C30 2.4i
26 mpg
city
20 mpg
42 mpg
highway
37 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
505 mi
Range
459 mi
Mercedes A 45 AMG
505 mi
459 mi
Volvo C30 2.4i
Environmental Impact
130.7 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).
159.2 kWh
Mercedes A 45 AMG
130.7 kWh
159.2 kWh
Volvo C30 2.4i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
322 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 45 AMG
Volvo C30 2.4i
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
955 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft







32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft





















