The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo C30 2.0D (09 - 10) vs. Mercedes A 160 CDI (13 - 15)

€ 24,200
Volvo C30 2.0D (09 - 10) Volvo C30 2.0D
€ 26,000
 Mercedes A 160 CDI (13 - 15) Mercedes A 160 CDI
€ 24,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,000

ⓘ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 2.0D is just an inch shorter, 0.1 inches wider and 0.6 inches taller than the Mercedes A 160 CDI.
Volvo C30 2.0D
Mercedes A 160 CDI
57
Blueprint Volvo C30 2.0D (09 - 10)
70.2
80.3
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 160 CDI (13 - 15)
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 2.0D (09 - 10)
103.9
168
Blueprint Mercedes A 160 CDI (13 - 15)
106.3
169
168 in
Length
169 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo C30 2.0D
Mercedes A 160 CDI
3131 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4321 lb
Volvo C30 2.0D (09 - 10)
Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.76 %
Mercedes A 160 CDI (13 - 15)

General

Volvo C30 2.0D
Mercedes A 160 CDI
M
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Volvo C30 2.0D
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 607
D4204T
Engine Code
OM 607.951
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 4000 rpm
Volvo C30 2.0D
134 hp
89 hp
Mercedes A 160 CDI
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo C30 2.0D
236 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 160 CDI

Performance

Volvo C30 2.0D
Mercedes A 160 CDI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 2.0D

62 mph 62
mph

630 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 160 CDI

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23.37 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
34.55 lb/hp
Volvo C30 2.0D
23.37 lb/hp
34.55 lb/hp
Mercedes A 160 CDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo C30 2.0D
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
62 mpg
Volvo C30 2.0D
41 mpg
62 mpg
Mercedes A 160 CDI
31 mpg
city
52 mpg
51 mpg
highway
71 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
567 mi
Range
818 mi
Volvo C30 2.0D
567 mi
818 mi
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Environmental Impact
117.3 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).
78.2 kWh
Volvo C30 2.0D
117.3 kWh
78.2 kWh
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
243 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
158 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo C30 2.0D
Mercedes A 160 CDI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
926 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