The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 T2 (16 - 17) vs. Mercedes A 180 (15 - 18)
€ 23,800

€ 25,900

€ 23,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Volvo V40 T2 is 2.8 inches longer, 3 inches wider and 0.5 inches lower than the Mercedes A 180.
Volvo V40 T2
Mercedes A 180
55.9
73.1
80.4
56.4
70.1
79.6
73.1 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
169.3
172 in
Length
169.3 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 T2
Mercedes A 180
3408 lb
Curb Weight
3020 lb
4332 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4266 lb

Weight Difference:
388 lb
11.38 %

General
Volvo V40 T2
Mercedes A 180
M
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 T2
Mercedes A 180
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 270
B4204T38
Engine Code
M 270.910

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo V40 T2
120 hp
120 hp
Mercedes A 180
162 lb‑ft
at 1100 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Volvo V40 T2
162 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 180
Performance
Volvo V40 T2
Mercedes A 180
118 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 T2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180
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28.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.17 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T2
28.4 lb/hp
25.17 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 T2
Mercedes A 180
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Volvo V40 T2
43 mpg
43 mpg
Mercedes A 180
32 mpg
city
31 mpg
52 mpg
highway
55 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
700 mi
Range
565 mi
Volvo V40 T2
700 mi
565 mi
Mercedes A 180
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).
104.1 kWh
Volvo V40 T2
104.1 kWh
104.1 kWh
Mercedes A 180
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 T2
Mercedes A 180
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
924 lb
Maximum Payload
1246 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft








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