The Comparative Analysis :
Infiniti Q30 1.5d DCT (16 - 18) vs. VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Gasoline) (10 - 12)
€ 31,900
€ 21,300
€ 31,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Infiniti Q30 1.5d is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 8.9 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and 0.6 inches taller than the VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel.
Infiniti Q30 1.5d
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
58.9
71.1
82
58.3
70.3
80.6
71.1 in
Width
70.3 in
82 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
58.9 in
Height
58.3 in
106.3
174.2
101.5
165.3
174.2 in
Length
165.3 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Infiniti Q30 1.5d
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
3300 lb
Curb Weight
2915 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4034 lb
Weight Difference:
386 lb
11.7 %
General
Infiniti Q30 1.5d
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
H15
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Infiniti Q30 1.5d
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*CHG*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Infiniti Q30 1.5d
108 hp
101 hp
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Infiniti Q30 1.5d
192 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Performance
Infiniti Q30 1.5d
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
118 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
Infiniti Q30 1.5d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
▶ REPLAY
30.56 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.86 lb/hp
Infiniti Q30 1.5d
30.56 lb/hp
28.86 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Infiniti Q30 1.5d
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Infiniti Q30 1.5d
55 mpg
33 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
50 mpg
city
25 mpg
59 mpg
highway
41 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
723 mi
Range
482 mi
Infiniti Q30 1.5d
723 mi
482 mi
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
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).
134.5 kWh
Infiniti Q30 1.5d
88.5 kWh
134.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
179 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
267 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Infiniti Q30 1.5d
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1021 lb
Maximum Payload
1120 lb
12.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
