The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 22,500
Volvo C30 DRIVe (10 - 12) Volvo C30 DRIVe
€ 27,000
 Mercedes A 180 CDI (12 - 15) Mercedes A 180 CDI
€ 22,500
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 DRIVe is just an inch shorter, 0.1 inches wider and 0.2 inches taller than the Mercedes A 180 CDI.
Volvo C30 DRIVe
Mercedes A 180 CDI
56.6
Blueprint Volvo C30 DRIVe (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
56.6 in
Height
56.4 in
Blueprint Volvo C30 DRIVe (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 DRIVe
Mercedes A 180 CDI
3148 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4321 lb
Volvo C30 DRIVe (10 - 12)
Weight Difference:
73 lb
2.32 %
Mercedes A 180 CDI (12 - 15)

General

Volvo C30 DRIVe
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 DRIVe
Mercedes A 180 CDI
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 DRIVe
113 hp
108 hp
Mercedes A 180 CDI
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo C30 DRIVe
199 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 180 CDI

Performance

Volvo C30 DRIVe
Mercedes A 180 CDI
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 DRIVe

62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180 CDI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo C30 DRIVe
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
62 mpg
Volvo C30 DRIVe
62 mpg
62 mpg
Mercedes A 180 CDI
55 mpg
city
52 mpg
67 mpg
highway
71 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
899 mi
Range
818 mi
Volvo C30 DRIVe
899 mi
818 mi
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Environmental Impact
78.2 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 DRIVe
78.2 kWh
78.2 kWh
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
158 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo C30 DRIVe
Mercedes A 180 CDI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
776 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