The Comparative Analysis :
Infiniti Q30 2.0t AWD DCT (16 - 20) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12)
€ 40,300
€ 24,300
€ 40,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Infiniti Q30 2.0t is 8.9 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and 0.2 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI.
Infiniti Q30 2.0t
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
58.1
71.1
82
58.3
70.3
80.6
71.1 in
Width
70.3 in
82 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
58.1 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 2.0t
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
3406 lb
Curb Weight
2948 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
459 lb
13.48 %
General
Infiniti Q30 2.0t
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
H15
Generation
1K
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Infiniti Q30 2.0t
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 270
Engine Series
270920
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
208 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Infiniti Q30 2.0t
208 hp
104 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
258 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Infiniti Q30 2.0t
258 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Performance
Infiniti Q30 2.0t
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
143 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
Infiniti Q30 2.0t
62 mph
62
mph
mph
512 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
16.38 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.35 lb/hp
Infiniti Q30 2.0t
16.38 lb/hp
28.35 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Infiniti Q30 2.0t
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Infiniti Q30 2.0t
35 mpg
50 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
27 mpg
city
42 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 Golf 1.6 TDI
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 Golf 1.6 TDI
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Infiniti Q30 2.0t
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1219 lb
12.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
