The Comparative Analysis :
Infiniti Q30 1.6t DCT (16 - 20) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)
€ 28,600
€ 25,000
€ 28,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,000
ⓘ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 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
3360 lb
Curb Weight
3000 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb
Weight Difference:
359 lb
10.69 %
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Infiniti Q30 1.6t
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
154 hp
at 5300 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Infiniti Q30 1.6t
154 hp
158 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Infiniti Q30 1.6t
184 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Performance
Infiniti Q30 1.6t
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
134 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
Infiniti Q30 1.6t
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
21.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.99 lb/hp
Infiniti Q30 1.6t
21.82 lb/hp
18.99 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Infiniti Q30 1.6t
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Infiniti Q30 1.6t
42 mpg
39 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
32 mpg
city
31 mpg
51 mpg
highway
45 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
555 mi
Range
570 mi
Infiniti Q30 1.6t
555 mi
570 mi
VW Golf 1.4 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).
113.6 kWh
Infiniti Q30 1.6t
106.1 kWh
113.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Infiniti Q30 1.6t
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
873 lb
Maximum Payload
1100 lb
12.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
