The Comparative Analysis :
Infiniti Q30 2.2d AWD DCT (16 - 20) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.4 (09 - 13)
€ 36,500
€ 19,200
€ 36,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,200
ⓘ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 2.2d is 8.7 inches longer, 1.8 inches wider and 5 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.4.
Infiniti Q30 2.2d
VW Golf Plus 1.4
58.9
71.1
82
63.8
69.3
76.6
71.1 in
Width
69.3 in
82 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
58.9 in
Height
63.8 in
106.3
174.2
101.5
165.5
174.2 in
Length
165.5 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Infiniti Q30 2.2d
VW Golf Plus 1.4
3768 lb
Curb Weight
2948 lb
4575 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
820 lb
21.76 %
General
Infiniti Q30 2.2d
VW Golf Plus 1.4
H15
Generation
1KP
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Infiniti Q30 2.2d
VW Golf Plus 1.4
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*CGG*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2.1 L / 103 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
168 hp
at 3400 rpm
Power
79 hp
at 5000 rpm
Infiniti Q30 2.2d
168 hp
79 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4
258 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
97 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Infiniti Q30 2.2d
258 lb‑ft
97 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.4
Performance
Infiniti Q30 2.2d
VW Golf Plus 1.4
134 mph
Maximum Speed
105 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
Infiniti Q30 2.2d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
679 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.4
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22.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
37.32 lb/hp
Infiniti Q30 2.2d
22.43 lb/hp
37.32 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Infiniti Q30 2.2d
VW Golf Plus 1.4
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Infiniti Q30 2.2d
41 mpg
36 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.4
35 mpg
city
27 mpg
45 mpg
highway
44 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
600 mi
Range
518 mi
Infiniti Q30 2.2d
600 mi
518 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.4
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).
125 kWh
Infiniti Q30 2.2d
119.3 kWh
125 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.4
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Infiniti Q30 2.2d
VW Golf Plus 1.4
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
807 lb
Maximum Payload
1219 lb
12.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
