The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 D3 Geartronic (15 - 16) vs. Mercedes A 160 7G-DCT (15 - 18)
€ 29,200
Volvo V40 D3 € 26,800
Mercedes A 160
€ 29,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Volvo V40 D3 is 2.8 inches longer, 0.1 inches wider and 0.5 inches lower than the Mercedes A 160.
Volvo V40 D3
Mercedes A 160
70.2 in
Width
70.1 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
55.9 in
Height
56.4 in
172 in
Length
169.3 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 D3
Mercedes A 160
3477 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4398 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4266 lb
Weight Difference:
401 lb
11.53 %
General
Volvo V40 D3
Mercedes A 160
M
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 D3
Mercedes A 160
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 270
D5204T6
Engine Code
M 270.910
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 4500 rpm
Volvo V40 D3
148 hp
101 hp
Mercedes A 160
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
133 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Volvo V40 D3
236 lb‑ft
133 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 160
Performance
Volvo V40 D3
Mercedes A 160
130 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 160
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23.49 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.45 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D3
23.49 lb/hp
30.45 lb/hp
Mercedes A 160
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 D3
Mercedes A 160
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Volvo V40 D3
59 mpg
46 mpg
Mercedes A 160
51 mpg
city
35 mpg
64 mpg
highway
56 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
963 mi
Range
609 mi
Volvo V40 D3
963 mi
609 mi
Mercedes A 160
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).
96.6 kWh
Volvo V40 D3
82.2 kWh
96.6 kWh
Mercedes A 160
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 D3
Mercedes A 160
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
922 lb
Maximum Payload
1190 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.8 cu ft