Volvo C30 2009 vs Audi A1 2011
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.4 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 180 HP | 143 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.7 seconds | 8.2 seconds | |
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Volvo C30 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo C30 engine produces 37 HP more power than Audi A1, whereas torque is 80 NM more than Audi A1. Thanks to more power Volvo C30 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.2 | 4.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.8 l/100km | 5.7 l/100km | |
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The Audi A1 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volvo C30 consumes 2.1 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 315 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo C30 consumes 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A1. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 960 km in combined cycle | 1090 km in combined cycle | |
| 1200 km on highway | 1250 km on highway | ||
| 880 km with real consumption | 780 km with real consumption | ||
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 | |
| 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`900 | 1`640 | |
| 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 (€): | 4800 | 7400 | |
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