The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo C30 2.0D (09 - 10) vs. Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (13 - 15)

€ 24,200
Volvo C30 2.0D (09 - 10) Volvo C30 2.0D
€ 27,400
 Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (13 - 15) Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
€ 24,200
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 2.0D is just an inch shorter, 0.1 inches wider and 0.6 inches taller than the Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition.
Volvo C30 2.0D
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
57
Blueprint Volvo C30 2.0D (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
57 in
Height
56.4 in
Blueprint Volvo C30 2.0D (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 2.0D
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
3131 lb
Curb Weight
3053 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4079 lb
Volvo C30 2.0D (09 - 10)
Weight Difference:
77 lb
2.46 %
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (13 - 15)

General

Volvo C30 2.0D
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
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Volvo C30 2.0D
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
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
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Volvo C30 2.0D
134 hp
108 hp
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo C30 2.0D
236 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition

Performance

Volvo C30 2.0D
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
127 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 2.0D

62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition

▶ REPLAY
23.37 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.27 lb/hp
Volvo C30 2.0D
23.37 lb/hp
28.27 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo C30 2.0D
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
65 mpg
Volvo C30 2.0D
41 mpg
65 mpg
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
31 mpg
city
56 mpg
51 mpg
highway
74 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
567 mi
Range
690 mi
Volvo C30 2.0D
567 mi
690 mi
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
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).
74 kWh
Volvo C30 2.0D
117.3 kWh
74 kWh
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
243 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
148 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo C30 2.0D
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
926 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