The Comparative Analysis :
Infiniti Q30 1.5d (16 - 18) vs. VW Beetle 1.6 TDI (11 - 14)
€ 26,800
€ 20,100
€ 26,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Infiniti Q30 1.5d is 5.8 inches longer, 0.1 inches narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the VW Beetle 1.6 TDI.
Infiniti Q30 1.5d
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
58.9
71.1
82
58.5
71.2
79.6
71.1 in
Width
71.2 in
82 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
58.9 in
Height
58.5 in
106.3
174.2
99.9
168.4
174.2 in
Length
168.4 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Infiniti Q30 1.5d
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
3161 lb
Curb Weight
3000 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
161 lb
5.09 %
General
Infiniti Q30 1.5d
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
H15
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Infiniti Q30 1.5d
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Infiniti Q30 1.5d
108 hp
104 hp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Infiniti Q30 1.5d
192 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Performance
Infiniti Q30 1.5d
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
12 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec
Infiniti Q30 1.5d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
29.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.85 lb/hp
Infiniti Q30 1.5d
29.27 lb/hp
28.85 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Infiniti Q30 1.5d
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Infiniti Q30 1.5d
60 mpg
52 mpg
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
52 mpg
city
44 mpg
65 mpg
highway
57 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
797 mi
Range
759 mi
Infiniti Q30 1.5d
797 mi
759 mi
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
80.3 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
92.5 kWh
Infiniti Q30 1.5d
80.3 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
166 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Infiniti Q30 1.5d
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1160 lb
Maximum Payload
858 lb
12.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
