The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo C30 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (09 - 10) vs. Mercedes A 160 d (15 - 18)

€ 26,200
Volvo C30 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (09 - 10) Volvo C30 2.0D
€ 27,400
 Mercedes A 160 d (15 - 18) Mercedes A 160 d
€ 26,200
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 1.3 inches shorter, 0.1 inches wider and 0.6 inches taller than the Mercedes A 160 d.
Volvo C30 2.0D
Mercedes A 160 d
57
Blueprint Volvo C30 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (09 - 10)
70.2
80.3
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 160 d (15 - 18)
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 Powershift Geartronic (09 - 10)
103.9
168
Blueprint Mercedes A 160 d (15 - 18)
106.3
169.3
168 in
Length
169.3 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo C30 2.0D
Mercedes A 160 d
3168 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4321 lb
Volvo C30 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (09 - 10)
Weight Difference:
93 lb
2.94 %
Mercedes A 160 d (15 - 18)

General

Volvo C30 2.0D
Mercedes A 160 d
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 160 d
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 d
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Volvo C30 2.0D
236 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 160 d

Performance

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

433 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 2.0D

62 mph 62
mph

630 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 160 d

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo C30 2.0D
Mercedes A 160 d
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
64 mpg
Volvo C30 2.0D
40 mpg
64 mpg
Mercedes A 160 d
31 mpg
city
55 mpg
48 mpg
highway
69 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
547 mi
Range
839 mi
Volvo C30 2.0D
547 mi
839 mi
Mercedes A 160 d
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).
76.1 kWh
Volvo C30 2.0D
121.3 kWh
76.1 kWh
Mercedes A 160 d
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
158 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo C30 2.0D
Mercedes A 160 d
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