The Comparative Analysis :
Infiniti Q30 1.5d (16 - 18) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16)
€ 26,800
€ 23,400
€ 26,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Infiniti Q30 1.5d is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 6.7 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and 0.2 inches taller than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion.
Infiniti Q30 1.5d
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
58.9
71.1
82
58.7
70.8
79.8
71.1 in
Width
70.8 in
82 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
58.9 in
Height
58.7 in
106.3
174.2
103.1
167.5
174.2 in
Length
167.5 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Infiniti Q30 1.5d
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
3161 lb
Curb Weight
2789 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3836 lb
Weight Difference:
373 lb
11.8 %
General
Infiniti Q30 1.5d
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
H15
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Infiniti Q30 1.5d
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DBK*
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
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Infiniti Q30 1.5d
108 hp
108 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
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 Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Performance
Infiniti Q30 1.5d
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
118 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
12 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec
Infiniti Q30 1.5d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
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29.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.82 lb/hp
Infiniti Q30 1.5d
29.27 lb/hp
25.82 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Infiniti Q30 1.5d
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
69 mpg
Infiniti Q30 1.5d
60 mpg
69 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
52 mpg
city
60 mpg
65 mpg
highway
74 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
797 mi
Range
914 mi
Infiniti Q30 1.5d
797 mi
914 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
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).
70 kWh
Infiniti Q30 1.5d
80.3 kWh
70 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
166 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
143 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Infiniti Q30 1.5d
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1160 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
12.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
