The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 1.8F (Ethanol) (07 - 09) vs. Mercedes A 220 CDI 7G-DCT (12 - 15)
€ 21,200

€ 34,500

€ 21,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,500
ⓘ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 1.8F is 1.6 inches shorter, 0.1 inches wider and 0.6 inches taller than the Mercedes A 220 CDI.
Volvo C30 1.8F
Mercedes A 220 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
167.4
106.3
169
167.4 in
Length
169 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 1.8F
Mercedes A 220 CDI
2926 lb
Curb Weight
3274 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4431 lb

Weight Difference:
348 lb
10.63 %

General
Volvo C30 1.8F
Mercedes A 220 CDI
M
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Ethanol
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 1.8F
Mercedes A 220 CDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
B4184S8
Engine Code
OM 651.930

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2.1 L / 103 cu in
123 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 3400 rpm
Volvo C30 1.8F
123 hp
168 hp
Mercedes A 220 CDI
122 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Volvo C30 1.8F
122 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 220 CDI
Performance
Volvo C30 1.8F
Mercedes A 220 CDI
124 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 1.8F
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 220 CDI
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23.79 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.49 lb/hp
Volvo C30 1.8F
23.79 lb/hp
19.49 lb/hp
Mercedes A 220 CDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 1.8F
Mercedes A 220 CDI
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
59 mpg
Volvo C30 1.8F
25 mpg
59 mpg
Mercedes A 220 CDI
18 mpg
city
49 mpg
32 mpg
highway
67 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
360 mi
Range
777 mi
Volvo C30 1.8F
360 mi
777 mi
Mercedes A 220 CDI
Environmental Impact
300.9 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).
82.2 kWh
Volvo C30 1.8F
300.9 kWh
82.2 kWh
Mercedes A 220 CDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 1.8F
Mercedes A 220 CDI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
933 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