The Comparative Analysis :
Infiniti Q30 2.2d AWD DCT (16 - 20) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI (08 - 12)
€ 36,500

€ 23,200

€ 36,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,200
ⓘ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 1.4 TSI.
Infiniti Q30 2.2d
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
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 1.4 TSI
3768 lb
Curb Weight
2967 lb
4575 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb

Weight Difference:
800 lb
21.23 %

General
Infiniti Q30 2.2d
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
H15
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Infiniti Q30 2.2d
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.1 L / 103 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
168 hp
at 3400 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Infiniti Q30 2.2d
168 hp
158 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
258 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Infiniti Q30 2.2d
258 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Performance
Infiniti Q30 2.2d
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
134 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
22.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.78 lb/hp
Infiniti Q30 2.2d
22.43 lb/hp
18.78 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Infiniti Q30 2.2d
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Infiniti Q30 2.2d
41 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
35 mpg
city
29 mpg
45 mpg
highway
45 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
600 mi
Range
542 mi
Infiniti Q30 2.2d
600 mi
542 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
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).
119.4 kWh
Infiniti Q30 2.2d
119.3 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Infiniti Q30 2.2d
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
807 lb
Maximum Payload
1089 lb
12.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft









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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft