The Comparative Analysis :
Infiniti Q30 1.6t (16 - 20) vs. VW Golf 3-door R DSG (17 - 18)
€ 24,200

€ 43,200

€ 24,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Infiniti Q30 1.6t is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 6.4 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and 1.2 inches taller than the VW Golf R.
Infiniti Q30 1.6t
VW Golf R
58.9
71.1
82
57.7
70.8
79.8
71.1 in
Width
70.8 in
82 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
58.9 in
Height
57.7 in
106.3
174.2
103.4
167.8
174.2 in
Length
167.8 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Infiniti Q30 1.6t
VW Golf R
3102 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4387 lb

Weight Difference:
216 lb
6.51 %

General
Infiniti Q30 1.6t
VW Golf R
H15
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Infiniti Q30 1.6t
VW Golf R
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DJH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
306 hp
at 5500 rpm
Infiniti Q30 1.6t
120 hp
306 hp
VW Golf R
148 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Infiniti Q30 1.6t
148 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
VW Golf R
Performance
Infiniti Q30 1.6t
VW Golf R
124 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Golf R
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25.85 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.84 lb/hp
Infiniti Q30 1.6t
25.85 lb/hp
10.84 lb/hp
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Infiniti Q30 1.6t
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Infiniti Q30 1.6t
41 mpg
34 mpg
VW Golf R
30 mpg
city
27 mpg
51 mpg
highway
40 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
545 mi
Range
495 mi
Infiniti Q30 1.6t
545 mi
495 mi
VW Golf R
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).
130.7 kWh
Infiniti Q30 1.6t
108 kWh
130.7 kWh
VW Golf R
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Infiniti Q30 1.6t
VW Golf R
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1131 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
12.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft









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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.9 cu ft