The Comparative Analysis :
Infiniti Q30 1.5d (16 - 18) vs. VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI (05 - 10)
€ 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 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 1.9 TDI.
Infiniti Q30 1.5d
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
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 1.9 TDI
3161 lb
Curb Weight
3012 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3792 lb
Weight Difference:
150 lb
4.74 %
General
Infiniti Q30 1.5d
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
H15
Generation
9C
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 New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*BSW*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.9 L / 93 cu in
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Infiniti Q30 1.5d
108 hp
104 hp
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Infiniti Q30 1.5d
192 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Performance
Infiniti Q30 1.5d
VW New Beetle 1.9 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 New Beetle 1.9 TDI
▶ REPLAY
29.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.96 lb/hp
Infiniti Q30 1.5d
29.27 lb/hp
28.96 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Infiniti Q30 1.5d
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Infiniti Q30 1.5d
60 mpg
44 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
52 mpg
city
35 mpg
65 mpg
highway
51 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
797 mi
Range
633 mi
Infiniti Q30 1.5d
797 mi
633 mi
VW New Beetle 1.9 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).
111 kWh
Infiniti Q30 1.5d
80.3 kWh
111 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
166 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Infiniti Q30 1.5d
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1160 lb
Maximum Payload
780 lb
12.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft
