The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (09 - 10) vs. Mercedes A 220 4MATIC 7G-DCT (15 - 18)
€ 26,200
€ 33,400
€ 26,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,400
ⓘ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 220.
Volvo C30 2.0D
Mercedes A 220
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
169.3
168 in
Length
169.3 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 2.0D
Mercedes A 220
3168 lb
Curb Weight
3307 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4464 lb
Weight Difference:
139 lb
4.2 %
General
Volvo C30 2.0D
Mercedes A 220
M
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 2.0D
Mercedes A 220
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 270
D4204T
Engine Code
M 270.920
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 5500 rpm
Volvo C30 2.0D
134 hp
181 hp
Mercedes A 220
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Volvo C30 2.0D
236 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 220
Performance
Volvo C30 2.0D
Mercedes A 220
127 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 2.0D
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 220
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23.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.27 lb/hp
Volvo C30 2.0D
23.64 lb/hp
18.27 lb/hp
Mercedes A 220
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 2.0D
Mercedes A 220
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Volvo C30 2.0D
40 mpg
37 mpg
Mercedes A 220
31 mpg
city
28 mpg
48 mpg
highway
44 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
547 mi
Range
544 mi
Volvo C30 2.0D
547 mi
544 mi
Mercedes A 220
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).
121.2 kWh
Volvo C30 2.0D
121.3 kWh
121.2 kWh
Mercedes A 220
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 2.0D
Mercedes A 220
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
888 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.8 cu ft
