Audi A1 2012 vs Volvo C30 2009
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 122 HP | 100 HP | |
| Torque: | 200 NM | 150 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9 seconds | 11.8 seconds | |
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Audi A1 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A1 engine produces 22 HP more power than Volvo C30, whereas torque is 50 NM more than Volvo C30. Thanks to more power Audi A1 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.4 | 7.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.9 l/100km | 7.5 l/100km | |
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The Audi A1 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi A1 consumes 1.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo C30, which means that by driving the Audi A1 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 240 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A1 consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo C30. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 830 km in combined cycle | 780 km in combined cycle | |
| 970 km on highway | 960 km on highway | ||
| 650 km with real consumption | 730 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 380'000 km | 440'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Volvo C30 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 11 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Golf, Skoda Octavia, Audi A3, Skoda Yeti | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Volvo V50, Volvo S40 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Audi A1 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Audi A1 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. | |||
| Audi A1 2012 1.4 engine: The engine is prone to increased vibration at idle. The engine is also very demanding on fuel quality. The timing chain has a low life expectancy and must be monitored. Turbine problems are also common. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.95 m | 4.27 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.44 m | |
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Audi A1 is smaller. Audi A1 is 31 cm shorter than the Volvo C30, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Audi A1 is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 267 litres | 251 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 921 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, Audi A1 has 16 litres more trunk space than the Volvo C30. The Volvo C30 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`615 | 1`700 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | average | |
| Average price (€): | 8000 | 4200 | |
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