The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (09 - 10) vs. Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY (13 - 15)
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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 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition.
Volvo C30 2.0D
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
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
168
106.3
169
168 in
Length
169 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 2.0D
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
3168 lb
Curb Weight
2998 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4244 lb

Weight Difference:
170 lb
5.37 %

General
Volvo C30 2.0D
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
M
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 270
D4204T
Engine Code
M 270.910

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo C30 2.0D
134 hp
120 hp
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Volvo C30 2.0D
236 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Performance
Volvo C30 2.0D
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
127 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 2.0D
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
▶ REPLAY
23.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.98 lb/hp
Volvo C30 2.0D
23.64 lb/hp
24.98 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 2.0D
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Volvo C30 2.0D
40 mpg
45 mpg
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
31 mpg
city
34 mpg
48 mpg
highway
57 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
547 mi
Range
598 mi
Volvo C30 2.0D
547 mi
598 mi
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
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).
98.5 kWh
Volvo C30 2.0D
121.3 kWh
98.5 kWh
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
193 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 2.0D
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
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