The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 1.6 (09 - 10) vs. Mercedes A 180 CDI 7G-DCT (12 - 14)
€ 19,900
€ 29,000
€ 19,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,000
ⓘ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 Volvo C30 1.6 is just an inch shorter, 0.1 inches wider and 0.6 inches taller than the Mercedes A 180 CDI.
Volvo C30 1.6
Mercedes A 180 CDI
57
70.2
80.3
56.4
70.1
79.6
70.2 in
Width
70.1 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
57 in
Height
56.4 in
103.9
168
106.3
169
168 in
Length
169 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 1.6
Mercedes A 180 CDI
2985 lb
Curb Weight
3252 lb
3748 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb
Weight Difference:
267 lb
8.21 %
General
Volvo C30 1.6
Mercedes A 180 CDI
M
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 1.6
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
B4164S3
Engine Code
OM 651.901
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Volvo C30 1.6
99 hp
108 hp
Mercedes A 180 CDI
111 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Volvo C30 1.6
111 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
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
11.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
528 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 180 CDI
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30.15 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.11 lb/hp
Volvo C30 1.6
30.15 lb/hp
30.11 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 1.6
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
62 mpg
Volvo C30 1.6
34 mpg
62 mpg
Mercedes A 180 CDI
25 mpg
city
52 mpg
41 mpg
highway
71 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
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
269 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
158 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 1.6
Mercedes A 180 CDI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
763 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.8 cu ft
