The Comparative Analysis :
Infiniti Q30 2.0t AWD DCT (16 - 20) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
€ 40,300

€ 26,600

€ 40,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Infiniti Q30 2.0t is 5.8 inches longer, 0.1 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT.
Infiniti Q30 2.0t
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
58.1
71.1
82
58.5
71.2
79.6
71.1 in
Width
71.2 in
82 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
58.1 in
Height
58.5 in
106.3
174.2
99.9
168.4
174.2 in
Length
168.4 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Infiniti Q30 2.0t
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
3406 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb

Weight Difference:
220 lb
6.46 %

General
Infiniti Q30 2.0t
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
H15
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Infiniti Q30 2.0t
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 270
Engine Series
270920
Engine Code
*CUU*

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
208 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Infiniti Q30 2.0t
208 hp
148 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
258 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Infiniti Q30 2.0t
258 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
Infiniti Q30 2.0t
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
143 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec

Infiniti Q30 2.0t
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
16.38 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.53 lb/hp
Infiniti Q30 2.0t
16.38 lb/hp
21.53 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Infiniti Q30 2.0t
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Infiniti Q30 2.0t
35 mpg
50 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
27 mpg
city
43 mpg
43 mpg
highway
56 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
519 mi
Range
727 mi
Infiniti Q30 2.0t
519 mi
727 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
127 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).
96.7 kWh
Infiniti Q30 2.0t
127 kWh
96.7 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Infiniti Q30 2.0t
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
12.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft









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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft