The Comparative Analysis :

Infiniti Q30 1.5d DCT (16 - 18) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI (09 - 13)

€ 31,900
Infiniti Q30 1.5d DCT (16 - 18) Infiniti Q30 1.5d
€ 23,400
 VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI (09 - 13) VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
€ 31,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,400

ⓘ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 8.7 inches longer, 1.8 inches wider and 5 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI.
Infiniti Q30 1.5d
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
58.9
Blueprint Infiniti Q30 1.5d DCT (16 - 18)
71.1
82
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI (09 - 13)
69.3
76.6
71.1 in
Width
69.3 in
82 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
58.9 in
Height
63.8 in
Blueprint Infiniti Q30 1.5d DCT (16 - 18)
106.3
174.2
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI (09 - 13)
101.5
165.5
174.2 in
Length
165.5 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Infiniti Q30 1.5d
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
3300 lb
Curb Weight
3188 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4431 lb
Infiniti Q30 1.5d DCT (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
112 lb
3.39 %
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI (09 - 13)

General

Infiniti Q30 1.5d
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
H15
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

Infiniti Q30 1.5d
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Infiniti Q30 1.5d
108 hp
104 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Infiniti Q30 1.5d
192 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI

Performance

Infiniti Q30 1.5d
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

541 ft
0.000 sec

Infiniti Q30 1.5d

62 mph 62
mph

551 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI

▶ REPLAY
30.56 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.65 lb/hp
Infiniti Q30 1.5d
30.56 lb/hp
30.65 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Infiniti Q30 1.5d
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Infiniti Q30 1.5d
55 mpg
49 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
50 mpg
city
40 mpg
59 mpg
highway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
723 mi
Range
712 mi
Infiniti Q30 1.5d
723 mi
712 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
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).
98.8 kWh
Infiniti Q30 1.5d
88.5 kWh
98.8 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
179 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
203 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Infiniti Q30 1.5d
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1021 lb
Maximum Payload
1243 lb
12.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft