The Comparative Analysis :
Infiniti Q30 1.6t (16 - 20) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.4 (08 - 12)
€ 24,200
€ 17,000
€ 24,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Infiniti Q30 1.6t 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 1.4.
Infiniti Q30 1.6t
VW Golf 1.4
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 1.6t
VW Golf 1.4
3102 lb
Curb Weight
2683 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
419 lb
13.51 %
General
Infiniti Q30 1.6t
VW Golf 1.4
H15
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Infiniti Q30 1.6t
VW Golf 1.4
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*CGG*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
79 hp
at 5000 rpm
Infiniti Q30 1.6t
120 hp
79 hp
VW Golf 1.4
148 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
97 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Infiniti Q30 1.6t
148 lb‑ft
97 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.4
Performance
Infiniti Q30 1.6t
VW Golf 1.4
124 mph
Maximum Speed
107 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
Infiniti Q30 1.6t
62 mph
62
mph
mph
633 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.4
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25.85 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
33.96 lb/hp
Infiniti Q30 1.6t
25.85 lb/hp
33.96 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Infiniti Q30 1.6t
VW Golf 1.4
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Infiniti Q30 1.6t
41 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf 1.4
30 mpg
city
28 mpg
51 mpg
highway
46 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
545 mi
Range
534 mi
Infiniti Q30 1.6t
545 mi
534 mi
VW Golf 1.4
Environmental Impact
108 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).
121.2 kWh
Infiniti Q30 1.6t
108 kWh
121.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.4
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Infiniti Q30 1.6t
VW Golf 1.4
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1131 lb
Maximum Payload
1175 lb
12.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
