Inclusion Criteria:

* Subjects chronically infected with HCV genotype 1 as documented by: positive for anti-HCV antibody, HCV RNA, or a positive HCV genotype test at least 6 months prior to Screening, and positive for HCV RNA and anti-HCV antibody at Screening
* HCV RNA ≥ 10\*5\* IU/mL at Screening
* Less than 4 weeks total prior therapy with an IFN formulation (ie, IFNα, pegIFNα-2a), or RBV and no exposure to IFN or RBV within 24 weeks of Randomization
* Results of a biopsy obtained ≤ 24 months prior to Randomization showing no evidence of cirrhosis
* Body Mass Index (BMI) of 18 to 35 kg/m², inclusive. BMI = weight (kg)/ \[height (m)\]² at Screening

Exclusion Criteria:

* Liver transplant recipients
* Documented or suspected HCC by imaging or liver biopsy
* Evidence of a medical condition associated with chronic liver disease other than HCV (such as but not limited to: hemochromatosis, autoimmune hepatitis, metabolic liver disease, alcoholic liver disease, toxin exposures)
* History of chronic hepatitis B virus (HBV) as documented by HBV serologies (eg. HBsAg-seropositive). Patients with resolved HBV infection may participate (eg. HBsAb-seropositive)
* Current or known history of cancer (except in situ carcinoma of the cervix or adequately treated basal or squamous cell carcinoma of the skin) within 5 years prior to enrollment