The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance (15 - 16) vs. Mercedes A 160 (18 - ..)

€ 33,000
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance (15 - 16) Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
€ 26,100
 Mercedes A 160 (18 - ..) Mercedes A 160
€ 33,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,100

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance 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 160.
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Mercedes A 160
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance (15 - 16)
70.2
80.4
56.7
Blueprint Mercedes A 160 (18 - ..)
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
Blueprint Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance (15 - 16)
104.2
172
Blueprint Mercedes A 160 (18 - ..)
107.4
174
172 in
Length
174 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
107.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Mercedes A 160
3479 lb
Curb Weight
2976 lb
4420 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4101 lb
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
503 lb
14.46 %
Mercedes A 160 (18 - ..)

General

Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Mercedes A 160
M
Generation
W177
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Mercedes A 160
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 282
D4204T14
Engine Code
M 282.914
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.3 L / 64 cu in
197 hp
at 4250 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 5500 rpm
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
197 hp
108 hp
Mercedes A 160
325 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
133 lb‑ft
at 1375 rpm
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
325 lb‑ft
133 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 160

Performance

Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Mercedes A 160
143 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

338 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance

62 mph 62
mph

495 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 160

▶ REPLAY
17.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.56 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
17.66 lb/hp
27.56 lb/hp
Mercedes A 160

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Mercedes A 160
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
62 mpg
43 mpg
Mercedes A 160
56 mpg
city
31 mpg
65 mpg
highway
53 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
1014 mi
Range
486 mi
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
1014 mi
486 mi
Mercedes A 160
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).
104.1 kWh
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
78.2 kWh
104.1 kWh
Mercedes A 160
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
219 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Mercedes A 160
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
941 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft