The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 1.6 (06 - 09) vs. Mercedes A 180 CDI (12 - 15)
€ 19,200
€ 27,000
€ 19,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Volvo C30 1.6 is 4 cm shorter, 0.2 cm wider and 1.4 cm taller than the Mercedes A 180 CDI.
Volvo C30 1.6
Mercedes A 180 CDI
1447
1782
2039
1433
1780
2022
1782 mm
Width
1780 mm
2039 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2022 mm
1447 mm
Height
1433 mm
2640
4252
2699
4292
4252 mm
Length
4292 mm
2640 mm
Wheelbase
2699 mm
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 1.6
Mercedes A 180 CDI
1279 kg
Kerb Weight
1395 kg
1700 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1960 kg
Weight Difference:
116 kg
8.32 %
General
Volvo C30 1.6
Mercedes A 180 CDI
M
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 1.6
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 607
B4164S3
Engine Code
OM 607.951
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1596 CC
Engine Capacity
1461 CC
99 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
108 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Volvo C30 1.6
99 bhp
108 bhp
Mercedes A 180 CDI
150 NM
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
260 NM
at 1750 rpm
Volvo C30 1.6
150 NM
260 NM
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Performance
Volvo C30 1.6
Mercedes A 180 CDI
115 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
11.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
164 m
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
157 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 180 CDI
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12.92 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.92 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 1.6
12.92 kg/bhp
12.92 kg/bhp
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 1.6
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
74 mpg
Volvo C30 1.6
40 mpg
74 mpg
Mercedes A 180 CDI
30 mpg
city
63 mpg
50 mpg
motorway
86 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
488 mi
Range
818 mi
Volvo C30 1.6
488 mi
818 mi
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Environmental Impact
132.6 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).
78.2 kWh
Volvo C30 1.6
132.6 kWh
78.2 kWh
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
167 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
98 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 1.6
Mercedes A 180 CDI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
421 kg
Maximum Payload
565 kg
278 L
Boot Capacity
341 L
921 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1157 L
