The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (08 - 09) vs. Mercedes A 180 CDI (12 - 15)
€ 26,500
€ 27,000
€ 26,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,000
ⓘ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 2.0D is 1.6 inches shorter, 0.1 inches wider and 0.6 inches taller than the Mercedes A 180 CDI.
Volvo C30 2.0D
Mercedes A 180 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 2.0D
Mercedes A 180 CDI
3168 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4321 lb
Weight Difference:
93 lb
2.94 %
General
Volvo C30 2.0D
Mercedes A 180 CDI
M
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 2.0D
Mercedes A 180 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
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Volvo C30 2.0D
134 hp
108 hp
Mercedes A 180 CDI
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
Performance
Volvo C30 2.0D
Mercedes A 180 CDI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 2.0D
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 180 CDI
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23.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.47 lb/hp
Volvo C30 2.0D
23.64 lb/hp
28.47 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 2.0D
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
62 mpg
Volvo C30 2.0D
40 mpg
62 mpg
Mercedes A 180 CDI
31 mpg
city
52 mpg
48 mpg
highway
71 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
547 mi
Range
818 mi
Volvo C30 2.0D
547 mi
818 mi
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Environmental Impact
121.3 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).
78.2 kWh
Volvo C30 2.0D
121.3 kWh
78.2 kWh
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
158 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 2.0D
Mercedes A 180 CDI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
888 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
