The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance (15 - 16) vs. Mercedes A 160 CDI 7G-DCT (14 - 15)

€ 33,000
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance (15 - 16) Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
€ 28,200
 Mercedes A 160 CDI 7G-DCT (14 - 15) Mercedes A 160 CDI
€ 33,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,200

ⓘ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 D4 Polestar Performance is 3 inches longer, 0.1 inches wider and 0.5 inches lower than the Mercedes A 160 CDI.
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Mercedes A 160 CDI
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance (15 - 16)
70.2
80.4
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 160 CDI 7G-DCT (14 - 15)
70.1
79.6
70.2 in
Width
70.1 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
55.9 in
Height
56.4 in
Blueprint Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance (15 - 16)
104.2
172
Blueprint Mercedes A 160 CDI 7G-DCT (14 - 15)
106.3
169
172 in
Length
169 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Mercedes A 160 CDI
3479 lb
Curb Weight
3142 lb
4420 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4321 lb
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
337 lb
9.69 %
Mercedes A 160 CDI 7G-DCT (14 - 15)

General

Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Mercedes A 160 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
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 607
D4204T14
Engine Code
OM 607.951
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
197 hp
at 4250 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 4000 rpm
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
197 hp
89 hp
Mercedes A 160 CDI
325 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
325 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 160 CDI

Performance

Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Mercedes A 160 CDI
143 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

338 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance

62 mph 62
mph

643 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 160 CDI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
59 mpg
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
62 mpg
59 mpg
Mercedes A 160 CDI
56 mpg
city
51 mpg
65 mpg
highway
65 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
1014 mi
Range
777 mi
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
1014 mi
777 mi
Mercedes A 160 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).
82.2 kWh
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
78.2 kWh
82.2 kWh
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
166 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Mercedes A 160 CDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
941 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.8 cu ft