The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo C30 D2 (09 - 12) vs. Mercedes A 180 (12 - 15)

€ 23,000
Volvo C30 D2 (09 - 12) Volvo C30 D2
€ 24,500
 Mercedes A 180 (12 - 15) Mercedes A 180
€ 23,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,500

ⓘ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 D2 is just an inch shorter, 0.1 inches wider and 0.2 inches taller than the Mercedes A 180.
Volvo C30 D2
Mercedes A 180
56.6
Blueprint Volvo C30 D2 (09 - 12)
70.2
80.3
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 (12 - 15)
70.1
79.6
70.2 in
Width
70.1 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
56.6 in
Height
56.4 in
Blueprint Volvo C30 D2 (09 - 12)
103.9
168
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 (12 - 15)
106.3
169
168 in
Length
169 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo C30 D2
Mercedes A 180
3188 lb
Curb Weight
3020 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4266 lb
Volvo C30 D2 (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
168 lb
5.27 %
Mercedes A 180 (12 - 15)

General

Volvo C30 D2
Mercedes A 180
M
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Volvo C30 D2
Mercedes A 180
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 270
D4162T
Engine Code
M 270.910
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo C30 D2
113 hp
120 hp
Mercedes A 180
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Volvo C30 D2
199 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 180

Performance

Volvo C30 D2
Mercedes A 180
121 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 D2

62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180

▶ REPLAY
28.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.17 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D2
28.21 lb/hp
25.17 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo C30 D2
Mercedes A 180
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Volvo C30 D2
55 mpg
43 mpg
Mercedes A 180
44 mpg
city
31 mpg
62 mpg
highway
55 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
795 mi
Range
565 mi
Volvo C30 D2
795 mi
565 mi
Mercedes A 180
Environmental Impact
88.5 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).
104.1 kWh
Volvo C30 D2
88.5 kWh
104.1 kWh
Mercedes A 180
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo C30 D2
Mercedes A 180
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
736 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