The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo C30 2.0 (09 - 12) vs. Mercedes A 200 CDI (12 - 14)

€ 22,700
Volvo C30 2.0 (09 - 12) Volvo C30 2.0
€ 28,400
 Mercedes A 200 CDI (12 - 14) Mercedes A 200 CDI
€ 22,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,400

ⓘ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 2.0 is just an inch shorter, 0.1 inches wider and 0.6 inches taller than the Mercedes A 200 CDI.
Volvo C30 2.0
Mercedes A 200 CDI
57
Blueprint Volvo C30 2.0 (09 - 12)
70.2
80.3
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 200 CDI (12 - 14)
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
Blueprint Volvo C30 2.0 (09 - 12)
103.9
168
Blueprint Mercedes A 200 CDI (12 - 14)
106.3
169
168 in
Length
169 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo C30 2.0
Mercedes A 200 CDI
3117 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4431 lb
Volvo C30 2.0 (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
68 lb
2.13 %
Mercedes A 200 CDI (12 - 14)

General

Volvo C30 2.0
Mercedes A 200 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
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Volvo C30 2.0
Mercedes A 200 CDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
B4204S3
Engine Code
OM 651.901
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
143 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 3600 rpm
Volvo C30 2.0
143 hp
134 hp
Mercedes A 200 CDI
136 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Volvo C30 2.0
136 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 200 CDI

Performance

Volvo C30 2.0
Mercedes A 200 CDI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 2.0

62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 200 CDI

▶ REPLAY
21.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.78 lb/hp
Volvo C30 2.0
21.8 lb/hp
23.78 lb/hp
Mercedes A 200 CDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo C30 2.0
Mercedes A 200 CDI
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Volvo C30 2.0
31 mpg
55 mpg
Mercedes A 200 CDI
22 mpg
city
44 mpg
41 mpg
highway
64 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
450 mi
Range
723 mi
Volvo C30 2.0
450 mi
723 mi
Mercedes A 200 CDI
Environmental Impact
144 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).
88.5 kWh
Volvo C30 2.0
144 kWh
88.5 kWh
Mercedes A 200 CDI
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
179 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo C30 2.0
Mercedes A 200 CDI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
741 lb
Maximum Payload
1246 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.8 cu ft