The Comparative Analysis :
Infiniti Q30 1.6t DCT (16 - 20) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (13 - 15)
€ 28,600

€ 22,600

€ 28,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Infiniti Q30 1.6t is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 6.7 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and 0.2 inches taller than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion.
Infiniti Q30 1.6t
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
58.9
71.1
82
58.7
70.8
79.8
71.1 in
Width
70.8 in
82 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
58.9 in
Height
58.7 in
106.3
174.2
103.1
167.5
174.2 in
Length
167.5 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Infiniti Q30 1.6t
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
3360 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3836 lb

Weight Difference:
538 lb
16.01 %

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

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-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
*DBK*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
154 hp
at 5300 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Infiniti Q30 1.6t
154 hp
108 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Infiniti Q30 1.6t
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Performance
Infiniti Q30 1.6t
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
134 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
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21.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.13 lb/hp
Infiniti Q30 1.6t
21.82 lb/hp
26.13 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Infiniti Q30 1.6t
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
74 mpg
Infiniti Q30 1.6t
42 mpg
74 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
32 mpg
city
62 mpg
51 mpg
highway
78 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
555 mi
Range
971 mi
Infiniti Q30 1.6t
555 mi
971 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
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).
65.8 kWh
Infiniti Q30 1.6t
106.1 kWh
65.8 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
137 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Infiniti Q30 1.6t
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
873 lb
Maximum Payload
1014 lb
12.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft








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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft