The Comparative Analysis :
Infiniti Q30 2.2d AWD DCT (16 - 20) vs. VW New Beetle 1.6 (05 - 10)
€ 36,500

€ 18,700

€ 36,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,700
ⓘ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 11.7 inches longer, 3.3 inches wider and 0.1 inches lower than the VW New Beetle 1.6.
Infiniti Q30 2.2d
VW New Beetle 1.6
58.9
71.1
82
59
67.8
74.7
71.1 in
Width
67.8 in
82 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.7 in
58.9 in
Height
59 in
106.3
174.2
99
162.6
174.2 in
Length
162.6 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
99 in
Vehicle Weight
Infiniti Q30 2.2d
VW New Beetle 1.6
3768 lb
Curb Weight
2815 lb
4575 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3704 lb

Weight Difference:
952 lb
25.27 %

General
Infiniti Q30 2.2d
VW New Beetle 1.6
H15
Generation
9C
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 New Beetle 1.6
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*BFS*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2.1 L / 103 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
168 hp
at 3400 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Infiniti Q30 2.2d
168 hp
101 hp
VW New Beetle 1.6
258 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Infiniti Q30 2.2d
258 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
VW New Beetle 1.6
Performance
Infiniti Q30 2.2d
VW New Beetle 1.6
134 mph
Maximum Speed
111 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 New Beetle 1.6
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22.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.87 lb/hp
Infiniti Q30 2.2d
22.43 lb/hp
27.87 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Infiniti Q30 2.2d
VW New Beetle 1.6
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Infiniti Q30 2.2d
41 mpg
31 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.6
35 mpg
city
23 mpg
45 mpg
highway
40 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
600 mi
Range
455 mi
Infiniti Q30 2.2d
600 mi
455 mi
VW New Beetle 1.6
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).
142.1 kWh
Infiniti Q30 2.2d
119.3 kWh
142.1 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.6
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 4
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Infiniti Q30 2.2d
VW New Beetle 1.6
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
807 lb
Maximum Payload
888 lb
12.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft








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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft