The Comparative Analysis :
Infiniti Q30 2.0t AWD DCT (16 - 20) vs. VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16)
€ 40,300

€ 32,800

€ 40,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,800
ⓘ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 6.2 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and 0.2 inches lower than the VW Golf GTI Performance.
Infiniti Q30 2.0t
VW Golf GTI Performance
58.1
71.1
82
58.3
70.8
79.8
71.1 in
Width
70.8 in
82 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
58.1 in
Height
58.3 in
106.3
174.2
103.4
168
174.2 in
Length
168 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Infiniti Q30 2.0t
VW Golf GTI Performance
3406 lb
Curb Weight
3091 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb

Weight Difference:
315 lb
9.25 %

General
Infiniti Q30 2.0t
VW Golf GTI Performance
H15
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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 Golf GTI Performance
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 270
Engine Series
270920
Engine Code
*CHH*

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
208 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
227 hp
at 4700 rpm
Infiniti Q30 2.0t
208 hp
227 hp
VW Golf GTI Performance
258 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Infiniti Q30 2.0t
258 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI Performance
Performance
Infiniti Q30 2.0t
VW Golf GTI Performance
143 mph
Maximum Speed
154 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Golf GTI Performance
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16.38 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.62 lb/hp
Infiniti Q30 2.0t
16.38 lb/hp
13.62 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Performance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Infiniti Q30 2.0t
VW Golf GTI Performance
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Infiniti Q30 2.0t
35 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance
27 mpg
city
29 mpg
43 mpg
highway
44 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
519 mi
Range
485 mi
Infiniti Q30 2.0t
519 mi
485 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance
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).
121.2 kWh
Infiniti Q30 2.0t
127 kWh
121.2 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Infiniti Q30 2.0t
VW Golf GTI Performance
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1032 lb
12.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft








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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft