The Comparative Analysis :
Infiniti Q30 1.5d DCT (16 - 18) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
€ 31,900

€ 26,600

€ 31,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,600
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI BMT.
Infiniti Q30 1.5d
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
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 2.0 TDI BMT
3300 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb

Weight Difference:
115 lb
3.48 %

General
Infiniti Q30 1.5d
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
H15
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Infiniti Q30 1.5d
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CUU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Infiniti Q30 1.5d
108 hp
148 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Infiniti Q30 1.5d
192 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
Infiniti Q30 1.5d
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
118 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
30.56 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.53 lb/hp
Infiniti Q30 1.5d
30.56 lb/hp
21.53 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Infiniti Q30 1.5d
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Infiniti Q30 1.5d
55 mpg
50 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
50 mpg
city
43 mpg
59 mpg
highway
56 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
723 mi
Range
727 mi
Infiniti Q30 1.5d
723 mi
727 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
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).
96.7 kWh
Infiniti Q30 1.5d
88.5 kWh
96.7 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
179 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Infiniti Q30 1.5d
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1021 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
12.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft









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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft