The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo C30 D4 Geartronic (09 - 12) vs. Mercedes A 180 CDI (12 - 15)

€ 28,800
Volvo C30 D4 Geartronic (09 - 12) Volvo C30 D4
€ 27,000
 Mercedes A 180 CDI (12 - 15) Mercedes A 180 CDI
€ 28,800
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 D4 is just an inch shorter, 0.1 inches wider and 0.6 inches taller than the Mercedes A 180 CDI.
Volvo C30 D4
Mercedes A 180 CDI
57
Blueprint Volvo C30 D4 Geartronic (09 - 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 D4 Geartronic (09 - 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 D4
Mercedes A 180 CDI
3419 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4321 lb
Volvo C30 D4 Geartronic (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
344 lb
10.06 %
Mercedes A 180 CDI (12 - 15)

General

Volvo C30 D4
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 automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Volvo C30 D4
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Straight-five diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 607
D5204T
Engine Code
OM 607.951
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
175 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Volvo C30 D4
175 hp
108 hp
Mercedes A 180 CDI
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo C30 D4
295 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 180 CDI

Performance

Volvo C30 D4
Mercedes A 180 CDI
134 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 D4

62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180 CDI

▶ REPLAY
19.54 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.47 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D4
19.54 lb/hp
28.47 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180 CDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo C30 D4
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
62 mpg
Volvo C30 D4
41 mpg
62 mpg
Mercedes A 180 CDI
30 mpg
city
52 mpg
51 mpg
highway
71 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
642 mi
Range
818 mi
Volvo C30 D4
642 mi
818 mi
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Environmental Impact
119.3 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).
78.2 kWh
Volvo C30 D4
119.3 kWh
78.2 kWh
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
158 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo C30 D4
Mercedes A 180 CDI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
769 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