The Comparative Analysis :

Infiniti Q30 2.0t AWD DCT (16 - 20) vs. VW Golf 3-door R DSG (17 - 18)

€ 40,300
Infiniti Q30 2.0t AWD DCT (16 - 20) Infiniti Q30 2.0t
€ 43,200
 VW Golf 3-door R DSG (17 - 18) VW Golf R
€ 40,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,200

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Infiniti Q30 2.0t is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 6.4 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller than the VW Golf R.
Infiniti Q30 2.0t
VW Golf R
58.1
Blueprint Infiniti Q30 2.0t AWD DCT (16 - 20)
71.1
82
57.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door R DSG (17 - 18)
70.8
79.8
71.1 in
Width
70.8 in
82 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
58.1 in
Height
57.7 in
Blueprint Infiniti Q30 2.0t AWD DCT (16 - 20)
106.3
174.2
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door R DSG (17 - 18)
103.4
167.8
174.2 in
Length
167.8 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Infiniti Q30 2.0t
VW Golf R
3406 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4387 lb
Infiniti Q30 2.0t AWD DCT (16 - 20)
Weight Difference:
88 lb
2.58 %
VW Golf 3-door R DSG (17 - 18)

General

Infiniti Q30 2.0t
VW Golf R
H15
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Infiniti Q30 2.0t
VW Golf R
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz M 270
Engine Series
270920
Engine Code
*DJH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
208 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
306 hp
at 5500 rpm
Infiniti Q30 2.0t
208 hp
306 hp
VW Golf R
258 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Infiniti Q30 2.0t
258 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
VW Golf R

Performance

Infiniti Q30 2.0t
VW Golf R
143 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

331 ft
0.000 sec

Infiniti Q30 2.0t

62 mph 62
mph

210 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf R

▶ REPLAY
16.38 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.84 lb/hp
Infiniti Q30 2.0t
16.38 lb/hp
10.84 lb/hp
VW Golf R

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Infiniti Q30 2.0t
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Infiniti Q30 2.0t
35 mpg
34 mpg
VW Golf R
27 mpg
city
27 mpg
43 mpg
highway
40 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
519 mi
Range
495 mi
Infiniti Q30 2.0t
519 mi
495 mi
VW Golf R
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).
130.7 kWh
Infiniti Q30 2.0t
127 kWh
130.7 kWh
VW Golf R
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Infiniti Q30 2.0t
VW Golf R
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
12.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.9 cu ft