The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo C30 D2 (09 - 12) vs. Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY (15 - 18)

€ 23,000
Volvo C30 D2 (09 - 12) Volvo C30 D2
€ 28,800
 Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY (15 - 18) Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
€ 23,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,800

ⓘ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 1.3 inches shorter, 0.1 inches wider and 0.2 inches taller than the Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition.
Volvo C30 D2
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
56.6
Blueprint Volvo C30 D2 (09 - 12)
70.2
80.3
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY (15 - 18)
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 d BlueEFFICIENCY (15 - 18)
106.3
169.3
168 in
Length
169.3 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo C30 D2
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
3188 lb
Curb Weight
3053 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4079 lb
Volvo C30 D2 (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
134 lb
4.2 %
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY (15 - 18)

General

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

Engine

Volvo C30 D2
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 607
D4162T
Engine Code
OM 607.951
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Volvo C30 D2
113 hp
108 hp
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo C30 D2
199 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition

Performance

Volvo C30 D2
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
121 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 D2

62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition

▶ REPLAY
28.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.27 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D2
28.21 lb/hp
28.27 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo C30 D2
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
67 mpg
Volvo C30 D2
55 mpg
67 mpg
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
44 mpg
city
60 mpg
62 mpg
highway
74 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
795 mi
Range
710 mi
Volvo C30 D2
795 mi
710 mi
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
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).
71.9 kWh
Volvo C30 D2
88.5 kWh
71.9 kWh
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
143 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo C30 D2
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
736 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.8 cu ft