The Comparative Analysis :
Infiniti Q30 1.5d DCT (16 - 18) vs. VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16)
€ 31,900

€ 32,500

€ 31,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Infiniti Q30 1.5d is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 6.2 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and 0.6 inches taller than the VW Golf GTI.
Infiniti Q30 1.5d
VW Golf GTI
58.9
71.1
82
58.3
70.8
79.8
71.1 in
Width
70.8 in
82 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
58.9 in
Height
58.3 in
106.3
174.2
103.4
168
174.2 in
Length
168 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Infiniti Q30 1.5d
VW Golf GTI
3300 lb
Curb Weight
3020 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb

Weight Difference:
280 lb
8.48 %

General
Infiniti Q30 1.5d
VW Golf GTI
H15
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Infiniti Q30 1.5d
VW Golf GTI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CXD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Infiniti Q30 1.5d
108 hp
217 hp
VW Golf GTI
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Infiniti Q30 1.5d
192 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI
Performance
Infiniti Q30 1.5d
VW Golf GTI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Golf GTI
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30.56 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.92 lb/hp
Infiniti Q30 1.5d
30.56 lb/hp
13.92 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Infiniti Q30 1.5d
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Infiniti Q30 1.5d
55 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf GTI
50 mpg
city
29 mpg
59 mpg
highway
44 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
723 mi
Range
493 mi
Infiniti Q30 1.5d
723 mi
493 mi
VW Golf GTI
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).
119.4 kWh
Infiniti Q30 1.5d
88.5 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Golf GTI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
179 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Infiniti Q30 1.5d
VW Golf GTI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1021 lb
Maximum Payload
1036 lb
12.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft








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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft