The Comparative Analysis :
Infiniti Q30 1.5d (16 - 18) vs. VW Golf 1.6 (08 - 10)
€ 26,800

€ 19,000

€ 26,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Infiniti Q30 1.5d is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 8.9 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and 0.6 inches taller than the VW Golf 1.6.
Infiniti Q30 1.5d
VW Golf 1.6
58.9
71.1
82
58.3
70.3
80.6
71.1 in
Width
70.3 in
82 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
58.9 in
Height
58.3 in
106.3
174.2
101.5
165.3
174.2 in
Length
165.3 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Infiniti Q30 1.5d
VW Golf 1.6
3161 lb
Curb Weight
2716 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb

Weight Difference:
445 lb
14.08 %

General
Infiniti Q30 1.5d
VW Golf 1.6
H15
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Infiniti Q30 1.5d
VW Golf 1.6
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*CMX*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Infiniti Q30 1.5d
108 hp
101 hp
VW Golf 1.6
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Infiniti Q30 1.5d
192 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6
Performance
Infiniti Q30 1.5d
VW Golf 1.6
118 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
12 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec

Infiniti Q30 1.5d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6
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29.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.89 lb/hp
Infiniti Q30 1.5d
29.27 lb/hp
26.89 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Infiniti Q30 1.5d
VW Golf 1.6
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Infiniti Q30 1.5d
60 mpg
33 mpg
VW Golf 1.6
52 mpg
city
24 mpg
65 mpg
highway
42 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
797 mi
Range
482 mi
Infiniti Q30 1.5d
797 mi
482 mi
VW Golf 1.6
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).
134.5 kWh
Infiniti Q30 1.5d
80.3 kWh
134.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.6
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
166 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
267 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Infiniti Q30 1.5d
VW Golf 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1160 lb
Maximum Payload
1208 lb
12.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft









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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft