The Comparative Analysis :
Infiniti Q30 1.6t DCT (16 - 20) vs. VW Golf 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 12)
€ 28,600
€ 21,700
€ 28,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,700
ⓘ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 1.2 TSI.
Infiniti Q30 1.6t
VW Golf 1.2 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 1.2 TSI
3360 lb
Curb Weight
2787 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb
Weight Difference:
573 lb
17.05 %
General
Infiniti Q30 1.6t
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
H15
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Infiniti Q30 1.6t
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
154 hp
at 5300 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Infiniti Q30 1.6t
154 hp
104 hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Infiniti Q30 1.6t
184 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Performance
Infiniti Q30 1.6t
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
134 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
Infiniti Q30 1.6t
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
▶ REPLAY
21.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.8 lb/hp
Infiniti Q30 1.6t
21.82 lb/hp
26.8 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Infiniti Q30 1.6t
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Infiniti Q30 1.6t
42 mpg
41 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
32 mpg
city
32 mpg
51 mpg
highway
48 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
555 mi
Range
589 mi
Infiniti Q30 1.6t
555 mi
589 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
106.1 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).
109.9 kWh
Infiniti Q30 1.6t
106.1 kWh
109.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Infiniti Q30 1.6t
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
873 lb
Maximum Payload
1226 lb
12.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
