The Comparative Analysis :
Infiniti Q30 1.5d DCT (16 - 18) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14)
€ 31,900
€ 21,900
€ 31,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,900
ⓘ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 1.4 TSI.
Infiniti Q30 1.5d
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
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 1.4 TSI
3300 lb
Curb Weight
3027 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3902 lb
Weight Difference:
273 lb
8.27 %
General
Infiniti Q30 1.5d
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
H15
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Infiniti Q30 1.5d
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Infiniti Q30 1.5d
108 hp
158 hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Infiniti Q30 1.5d
192 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Performance
Infiniti Q30 1.5d
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
Infiniti Q30 1.5d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
30.56 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.16 lb/hp
Infiniti Q30 1.5d
30.56 lb/hp
19.16 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Infiniti Q30 1.5d
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Infiniti Q30 1.5d
55 mpg
38 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
50 mpg
city
31 mpg
59 mpg
highway
44 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
723 mi
Range
551 mi
Infiniti Q30 1.5d
723 mi
551 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
88.5 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).
117.5 kWh
Infiniti Q30 1.5d
88.5 kWh
117.5 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
179 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Infiniti Q30 1.5d
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1021 lb
Maximum Payload
875 lb
12.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
