Volvo C30 2009 vs Mercedes A class 2012
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Diesel | 1.5 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain and belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 109 HP | 109 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 260 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.3 seconds | 11.3 seconds | |
| Volvo C30 and Mercedes A class have the same engine power, but Volvo C30 torque is 20 NM less than Mercedes A class. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.5 | 3.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.2 l/100km | 5.6 l/100km | |
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By specification Volvo C30 consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes A class, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volvo C30 could require 105 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Volvo C30 consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes A class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 52 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1150 km in combined cycle | 1310 km in combined cycle | |
| 1360 km on highway | 1510 km on highway | ||
| 1000 km with real consumption | 890 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 14 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Volvo S80, Volvo S40, Volvo V50 | Installed on at least 16 other car models, including Nissan Qashqai, Renault Scenic, Renault Megane, Dacia Duster | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mercedes A class might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Volvo C30 engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
| Mercedes A klase 2012 1.5 engine: The engine has undergone numerous modifications and is relatively commonplace, with a plentiful supply of spare parts. It exhibits an optimal fuel consumption/power ratio. However, the fuel injection system ... More about Mercedes A klase 2012 1.5 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.27 m | 4.29 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.43 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Volvo C30 is 3 cm shorter than the Mercedes A class, width is practically the same , while the height of Volvo C30 is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 251 litres | 341 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
no data | 1157 litres | |
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Mercedes A class has more luggage space. Volvo C30 has 90 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes A class. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo C30 is 0.4 metres less than that of the Mercedes A class, which means Volvo C30 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 1`780 kg | 1`960 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`331 kg | 1`385 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 449 kg | 575 kg | |
| Volvo C30 load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 28 procentiem less than Mercedes A class. Therefore, Mercedes A class is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | |||
| Mercedes A class scores higher in safety tests. The Mercedes A class scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | below average | average | |
| Mercedes A class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volvo C30 has serious deffects in 25 percent more cases than Mercedes A class, so Mercedes A class quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 3600 | 8600 | |
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