The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 1.6D (06 - 09) vs. Mercedes A 160 7G-DCT (15 - 18)
€ 21,600
€ 26,800
€ 21,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,800
ⓘ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 Volvo C30 1.6D is 4.7 cm shorter, 0.2 cm wider and 1.4 cm taller than the Mercedes A 160.
Volvo C30 1.6D
Mercedes A 160
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
4299
4252 mm
Length
4299 mm
2640 mm
Wheelbase
2699 mm
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 1.6D
Mercedes A 160
1373 kg
Kerb Weight
1395 kg
1780 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1935 kg
Weight Difference:
22 kg
1.58 %
General
Volvo C30 1.6D
Mercedes A 160
M
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 1.6D
Mercedes A 160
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 270
D4164T
Engine Code
M 270.910
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1560 CC
Engine Capacity
1595 CC
108 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
101 bhp
at 4500 rpm
Volvo C30 1.6D
108 bhp
101 bhp
Mercedes A 160
240 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
180 NM
at 1200 rpm
Volvo C30 1.6D
240 NM
180 NM
Mercedes A 160
Performance
Volvo C30 1.6D
Mercedes A 160
118 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
157 m
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 1.6D
62 mph
62
mph
mph
144 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 160
▶ REPLAY
12.71 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.81 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 1.6D
12.71 kg/bhp
13.81 kg/bhp
Mercedes A 160
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 1.6D
Mercedes A 160
Fuel Economy
58 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Volvo C30 1.6D
58 mpg
55 mpg
Mercedes A 160
46 mpg
city
42 mpg
67 mpg
motorway
67 mpg
52 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
659 mi
Range
609 mi
Volvo C30 1.6D
659 mi
609 mi
Mercedes A 160
Environmental Impact
100.7 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).
96.6 kWh
Volvo C30 1.6D
100.7 kWh
96.6 kWh
Mercedes A 160
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
129 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
119 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 1.6D
Mercedes A 160
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
407 kg
Maximum Payload
540 kg
278 L
Boot Capacity
341 L
921 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1157 L
