The Comparative Analysis :
Infiniti Q30 2.2d AWD DCT (16 - 20) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 12)
€ 36,500

€ 24,700

€ 36,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Infiniti Q30 2.2d is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 8.9 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and 0.6 inches taller than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT.
Infiniti Q30 2.2d
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
58.9
71.1
82
58.3
70.3
80.6
71.1 in
Width
70.3 in
82 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
58.9 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 2.2d
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
3768 lb
Curb Weight
2954 lb
4575 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb

Weight Difference:
814 lb
21.6 %

General
Infiniti Q30 2.2d
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
H15
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
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 2.2d
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.1 L / 103 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
168 hp
at 3400 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Infiniti Q30 2.2d
168 hp
104 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
258 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Infiniti Q30 2.2d
258 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Performance
Infiniti Q30 2.2d
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
134 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec

Infiniti Q30 2.2d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
512 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
22.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.4 lb/hp
Infiniti Q30 2.2d
22.43 lb/hp
28.4 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Infiniti Q30 2.2d
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Infiniti Q30 2.2d
41 mpg
56 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
35 mpg
city
50 mpg
45 mpg
highway
60 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
600 mi
Range
814 mi
Infiniti Q30 2.2d
600 mi
814 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
119.3 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).
86.4 kWh
Infiniti Q30 2.2d
119.3 kWh
86.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Infiniti Q30 2.2d
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
807 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
12.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft









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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft