The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 D2 Powershift (13 - 15) vs. Mercedes A 180 (18 - 19)
€ 27,300

€ 27,500

€ 27,300
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 Volvo V40 D2 is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 2 inches shorter, 0.5 inches narrower and 0.8 inches lower than the Mercedes A 180.
Volvo V40 D2
Mercedes A 180
55.9
70.2
80.4
56.7
70.7
78.4
70.2 in
Width
70.7 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.4 in
55.9 in
Height
56.7 in
104.2
172
107.4
174
172 in
Length
174 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
107.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 D2
Mercedes A 180
3364 lb
Curb Weight
2976 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4112 lb

Weight Difference:
388 lb
11.53 %

General
Volvo V40 D2
Mercedes A 180
M
Generation
W177
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 D2
Mercedes A 180
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 282
D4162T
Engine Code
M 282.914

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.3 L / 64 cu in
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 5500 rpm
Volvo V40 D2
113 hp
134 hp
Mercedes A 180
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1460 rpm
Volvo V40 D2
199 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 180
Performance
Volvo V40 D2
Mercedes A 180
118 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180
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29.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.21 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D2
29.77 lb/hp
22.21 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 D2
Mercedes A 180
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Volvo V40 D2
59 mpg
43 mpg
Mercedes A 180
53 mpg
city
32 mpg
62 mpg
highway
52 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.4 gal
808 mi
Range
486 mi
Volvo V40 D2
808 mi
486 mi
Mercedes A 180
Environmental Impact
82.2 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).
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 V40 D2
82.2 kWh
104.1 kWh
Mercedes A 180
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
169 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
219 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 D2
Mercedes A 180
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
913 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft









29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft