The Comparative Analysis :
Infiniti Q30 1.5d (16 - 18) vs. VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Automatic (05 - 07)
€ 26,800

€ 22,200

€ 26,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Infiniti Q30 1.5d is 11.7 inches longer, 3.3 inches wider and 0.1 inches lower than the VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo.
Infiniti Q30 1.5d
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
58.9
71.1
82
59
67.8
74.7
71.1 in
Width
67.8 in
82 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.7 in
58.9 in
Height
59 in
106.3
174.2
99
162.6
174.2 in
Length
162.6 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
99 in
Vehicle Weight
Infiniti Q30 1.5d
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
3161 lb
Curb Weight
3014 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3902 lb

Weight Difference:
148 lb
4.68 %

General
Infiniti Q30 1.5d
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
H15
Generation
9C
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
4-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Infiniti Q30 1.5d
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*AWU*
4
Valves
5
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5800 rpm
Infiniti Q30 1.5d
108 hp
148 hp
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Infiniti Q30 1.5d
192 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Performance
Infiniti Q30 1.5d
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
118 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
12 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
▶ REPLAY
29.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.36 lb/hp
Infiniti Q30 1.5d
29.27 lb/hp
20.36 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Infiniti Q30 1.5d
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Infiniti Q30 1.5d
60 mpg
26 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
52 mpg
city
18 mpg
65 mpg
highway
34 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
797 mi
Range
380 mi
Infiniti Q30 1.5d
797 mi
380 mi
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
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).
170.4 kWh
Infiniti Q30 1.5d
80.3 kWh
170.4 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
166 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
348 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Infiniti Q30 1.5d
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1160 lb
Maximum Payload
888 lb
12.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft








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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft