The Comparative Analysis :

Infiniti Q30 1.6t (16 - 20) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 12)

€ 24,200
Infiniti Q30 1.6t (16 - 20) Infiniti Q30 1.6t
€ 22,200
 VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 12) VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
€ 24,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,200

ⓘ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 1.6 TDI BlueMotion.
Infiniti Q30 1.6t
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
58.9
Blueprint Infiniti Q30 1.6t (16 - 20)
71.1
82
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 12)
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
Blueprint Infiniti Q30 1.6t (16 - 20)
106.3
174.2
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 12)
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 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
3102 lb
Curb Weight
2897 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3858 lb
Infiniti Q30 1.6t (16 - 20)
Weight Difference:
205 lb
6.61 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 12)

General

Infiniti Q30 1.6t
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
H15
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

Infiniti Q30 1.6t
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Infiniti Q30 1.6t
120 hp
104 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Infiniti Q30 1.6t
148 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion

Performance

Infiniti Q30 1.6t
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
124 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

Infiniti Q30 1.6t

62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion

▶ REPLAY
25.85 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.86 lb/hp
Infiniti Q30 1.6t
25.85 lb/hp
27.86 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Infiniti Q30 1.6t
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
62 mpg
Infiniti Q30 1.6t
41 mpg
62 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
30 mpg
city
50 mpg
51 mpg
highway
69 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
545 mi
Range
899 mi
Infiniti Q30 1.6t
545 mi
899 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
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).
78.2 kWh
Infiniti Q30 1.6t
108 kWh
78.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Infiniti Q30 1.6t
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1131 lb
Maximum Payload
961 lb
12.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft