The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 T2 (15 - 16) vs. Mercedes A 180 CDI 7G-DCT (12 - 14)
€ 23,500
€ 29,000
€ 23,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,000
ⓘ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 T2 is 3 inches longer, 0.1 inches wider and 0.5 inches lower than the Mercedes A 180 CDI.
Volvo V40 T2
Mercedes A 180 CDI
55.9
70.2
80.4
56.4
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
104.2
172
106.3
169
172 in
Length
169 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 T2
Mercedes A 180 CDI
3408 lb
Curb Weight
3252 lb
4332 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb
Weight Difference:
157 lb
4.61 %
General
Volvo V40 T2
Mercedes A 180 CDI
M
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 T2
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
B4204T38
Engine Code
OM 651.901

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Volvo V40 T2
120 hp
108 hp
Mercedes A 180 CDI
162 lb‑ft
at 1100 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Volvo V40 T2
162 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Performance
Volvo V40 T2
Mercedes A 180 CDI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 T2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
528 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 180 CDI
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28.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.11 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T2
28.4 lb/hp
30.11 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 T2
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
62 mpg
Volvo V40 T2
43 mpg
62 mpg
Mercedes A 180 CDI
32 mpg
city
52 mpg
52 mpg
highway
71 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
700 mi
Range
818 mi
Volvo V40 T2
700 mi
818 mi
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Environmental Impact
104.1 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).
78.2 kWh
Volvo V40 T2
104.1 kWh
78.2 kWh
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
158 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 T2
Mercedes A 180 CDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
924 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft








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




















