The Comparative Analysis :
Infiniti Q30 2.2d AWD DCT (16 - 20) vs. VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 09)
€ 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 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 2.0 TDI.
Infiniti Q30 2.2d
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
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 2.0 TDI
3768 lb
Curb Weight
3320 lb
4575 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4519 lb

Weight Difference:
448 lb
11.89 %

General
Infiniti Q30 2.2d
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
H15
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Infiniti Q30 2.2d
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CBD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.1 L / 103 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
168 hp
at 3400 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4200 rpm
Infiniti Q30 2.2d
168 hp
108 hp
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
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 Plus 2.0 TDI
Performance
Infiniti Q30 2.2d
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
134 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
22.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.74 lb/hp
Infiniti Q30 2.2d
22.43 lb/hp
30.74 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Infiniti Q30 2.2d
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Infiniti Q30 2.2d
41 mpg
43 mpg
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
35 mpg
city
33 mpg
45 mpg
highway
50 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
600 mi
Range
621 mi
Infiniti Q30 2.2d
600 mi
621 mi
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
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).
113.1 kWh
Infiniti Q30 2.2d
119.3 kWh
113.1 kWh
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Infiniti Q30 2.2d
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
807 lb
Maximum Payload
1199 lb
12.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft









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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft