The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe (09 - 10) vs. Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (13 - 15)

€ 22,400
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe (09 - 10) Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
€ 27,400
 Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (13 - 15) Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
€ 22,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,400

ⓘ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 1.6D DRIVe is just an inch shorter, 0.1 inches wider and 0.2 inches taller than the Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition.
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
56.6
Blueprint Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe (09 - 10)
70.2
80.3
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (13 - 15)
70.1
79.6
70.2 in
Width
70.1 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
56.6 in
Height
56.4 in
Blueprint Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe (09 - 10)
103.9
168
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (13 - 15)
106.3
169
168 in
Length
169 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
3018 lb
Curb Weight
3053 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4079 lb
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe (09 - 10)
Weight Difference:
35 lb
1.15 %
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (13 - 15)

General

Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
M
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 607
D4164T
Engine Code
OM 607.951
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
108 hp
108 hp
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
177 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
177 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition

Performance

Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
118 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe

62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition

▶ REPLAY
27.94 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.27 lb/hp
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
27.94 lb/hp
28.27 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
65 mpg
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
52 mpg
65 mpg
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
41 mpg
city
56 mpg
62 mpg
highway
74 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
718 mi
Range
690 mi
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
718 mi
690 mi
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
74 kWh
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
92.5 kWh
74 kWh
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Euro 4, 5L
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
148 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
906 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.8 cu ft