Volvo C30 2009 vs Audi A1 2010
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 100 HP | 122 HP | |
| Torque: | 150 NM | 200 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.8 seconds | 8.9 seconds | |
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Audi A1 is a more dynamic driving. Volvo C30 engine produces 22 HP less power than Audi A1, whereas torque is 50 NM less than Audi A1. Due to the lower power, Volvo C30 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.0 | 5.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.5 l/100km | 6.7 l/100km | |
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The Audi A1 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volvo C30 consumes 1.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A1, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volvo C30 could require 255 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo C30 consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A1. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 780 km in combined cycle | 840 km in combined cycle | |
| 960 km on highway | 1020 km on highway | ||
| 730 km with real consumption | 670 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 440'000 km | 380'000 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: | 6 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Volvo V50, Volvo S40 | Installed on at least 11 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Golf, Skoda Octavia, Audi A3, Skoda Yeti | |
| 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: | no | yes | |
| 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 2010 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: | 4.27 m | 3.95 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.42 m | |
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Volvo C30 is larger. Volvo C30 is 31 cm longer than the Audi A1, 4 cm wider, while the height of Volvo C30 is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 251 litres | 270 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
921 litres | no data | |
| Despite its longer length, Volvo C30 has 19 litres less trunk space than the Audi A1. This could mean that the Volvo C30 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`700 | 1`550 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Audi A1 scores higher in safety tests. The Audi A1 scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | average | high | |
| Average price (€): | 4200 | 7600 | |
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