The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo C30 D3 (10 - 12) vs. Mercedes A 180 CDI (12 - 15)

€ 24,500
Volvo C30 D3 (10 - 12) Volvo C30 D3
€ 27,000
 Mercedes A 180 CDI (12 - 15) Mercedes A 180 CDI
€ 24,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,000

ⓘ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 D3 is just an inch shorter, 0.1 inches wider and 0.6 inches taller than the Mercedes A 180 CDI.
Volvo C30 D3
Mercedes A 180 CDI
57
Blueprint Volvo C30 D3 (10 - 12)
70.2
80.3
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 CDI (12 - 15)
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 D3 (10 - 12)
103.9
168
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 CDI (12 - 15)
106.3
169
168 in
Length
169 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo C30 D3
Mercedes A 180 CDI
3386 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4321 lb
Volvo C30 D3 (10 - 12)
Weight Difference:
311 lb
9.18 %
Mercedes A 180 CDI (12 - 15)

General

Volvo C30 D3
Mercedes A 180 CDI
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 D3
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Straight-five diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 607
D5204T5
Engine Code
OM 607.951
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Volvo C30 D3
148 hp
108 hp
Mercedes A 180 CDI
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo C30 D3
258 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 180 CDI

Performance

Volvo C30 D3
Mercedes A 180 CDI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 D3

62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180 CDI

▶ REPLAY
22.88 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.47 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D3
22.88 lb/hp
28.47 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180 CDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo C30 D3
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
62 mpg
Volvo C30 D3
46 mpg
62 mpg
Mercedes A 180 CDI
35 mpg
city
52 mpg
56 mpg
highway
71 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
731 mi
Range
818 mi
Volvo C30 D3
731 mi
818 mi
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Environmental Impact
104.9 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).
78.2 kWh
Volvo C30 D3
104.9 kWh
78.2 kWh
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
158 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo C30 D3
Mercedes A 180 CDI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
802 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