The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo C30 T5 (09 - 12) vs. Mercedes A 180 (18 - 19)

€ 28,000
Volvo C30 T5 (09 - 12) Volvo C30 T5
€ 27,500
 Mercedes A 180 (18 - 19) Mercedes A 180
€ 28,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,500

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Volvo C30 T5 is 6 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.3 inches taller than the Mercedes A 180.
Volvo C30 T5
Mercedes A 180
57
Blueprint Volvo C30 T5 (09 - 12)
70.2
80.3
56.7
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 (18 - 19)
70.7
78.4
70.2 in
Width
70.7 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.4 in
57 in
Height
56.7 in
Blueprint Volvo C30 T5 (09 - 12)
103.9
168
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 (18 - 19)
107.4
174
168 in
Length
174 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
107.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo C30 T5
Mercedes A 180
3325 lb
Curb Weight
2976 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4112 lb
Volvo C30 T5 (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
348 lb
10.47 %
Mercedes A 180 (18 - 19)

General

Volvo C30 T5
Mercedes A 180
M
Generation
W177
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Volvo C30 T5
Mercedes A 180
Straight-five gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 282
B5254T7
Engine Code
M 282.914
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
1.3 L / 64 cu in
227 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 5500 rpm
Volvo C30 T5
227 hp
134 hp
Mercedes A 180
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1460 rpm
Volvo C30 T5
236 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 180

Performance

Volvo C30 T5
Mercedes A 180
149 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

305 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 T5

62 mph 62
mph

400 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180

▶ REPLAY
14.65 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.21 lb/hp
Volvo C30 T5
14.65 lb/hp
22.21 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo C30 T5
Mercedes A 180
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Volvo C30 T5
27 mpg
43 mpg
Mercedes A 180
19 mpg
city
32 mpg
37 mpg
highway
52 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
443 mi
Range
486 mi
Volvo C30 T5
443 mi
486 mi
Mercedes A 180
Environmental Impact
164.8 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 T5
164.8 kWh
104.1 kWh
Mercedes A 180
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
327 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
219 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Volvo C30 T5
Mercedes A 180
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
776 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft