The Comparative Analysis :
Infiniti Q30 1.6t (16 - 20) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI (08 - 12)
€ 24,200

€ 21,600

€ 24,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,600
ⓘ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 TSI.
Infiniti Q30 1.6t
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
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 TSI
3102 lb
Curb Weight
2844 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb

Weight Difference:
258 lb
8.32 %

General
Infiniti Q30 1.6t
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Infiniti Q30 1.6t
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CAX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Infiniti Q30 1.6t
120 hp
120 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
148 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Infiniti Q30 1.6t
148 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Performance
Infiniti Q30 1.6t
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
124 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec

Infiniti Q30 1.6t
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
25.85 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.7 lb/hp
Infiniti Q30 1.6t
25.85 lb/hp
23.7 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Infiniti Q30 1.6t
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Infiniti Q30 1.6t
41 mpg
38 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
30 mpg
city
29 mpg
51 mpg
highway
46 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
545 mi
Range
551 mi
Infiniti Q30 1.6t
545 mi
551 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
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).
117.5 kWh
Infiniti Q30 1.6t
108 kWh
117.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Infiniti Q30 1.6t
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1131 lb
Maximum Payload
1168 lb
12.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft









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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft