The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 2.0D (09 - 10) vs. Mercedes A 180 (18 - 19)
€ 24,200
€ 27,500
€ 24,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Volvo C30 2.0D is 15.3 cm shorter, 1.4 cm narrower and 0.7 cm taller than the Mercedes A 180.
Volvo C30 2.0D
Mercedes A 180
1447
1782
2039
1440
1796
1992
1782 mm
Width
1796 mm
2039 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1992 mm
1447 mm
Height
1440 mm
2640
4266
2729
4419
4266 mm
Length
4419 mm
2640 mm
Wheelbase
2729 mm
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 2.0D
Mercedes A 180
1420 kg
Kerb Weight
1350 kg
1840 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1865 kg
Weight Difference:
70 kg
4.93 %
General
Volvo C30 2.0D
Mercedes A 180
M
Generation
W177
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 2.0D
Mercedes A 180
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 282
D4204T
Engine Code
M 282.914

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1997 CC
Engine Capacity
1332 CC
134 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
134 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Volvo C30 2.0D
134 bhp
134 bhp
Mercedes A 180
320 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
200 NM
at 1460 rpm
Volvo C30 2.0D
320 NM
200 NM
Mercedes A 180
Performance
Volvo C30 2.0D
Mercedes A 180
127 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
131 m
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 2.0D
62 mph
62
mph
mph
122 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 180
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10.6 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.07 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 2.0D
10.6 kg/bhp
10.07 kg/bhp
Mercedes A 180
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 2.0D
Mercedes A 180
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
51 mpg
Volvo C30 2.0D
50 mpg
51 mpg
Mercedes A 180
37 mpg
city
38 mpg
61 mpg
motorway
63 mpg
52 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
43 L
567 mi
Range
486 mi
Volvo C30 2.0D
567 mi
486 mi
Mercedes A 180
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).
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).
104.1 kWh
Volvo C30 2.0D
117.3 kWh
104.1 kWh
Mercedes A 180
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
151 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
136 g/km (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 2.0D
Mercedes A 180
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
420 kg
Maximum Payload
515 kg
278 L
Boot Capacity
370 L








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Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
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