The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.4 (08 - 12) vs. Infiniti Q30 1.5d (16 - 18)
€ 18,000
€ 26,800
€ 18,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Golf 1.4 is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 8.9 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 0.6 inches lower than the Infiniti Q30 1.5d.
VW Golf 1.4
Infiniti Q30 1.5d
58.3
70.3
80.6
58.9
71.1
82
70.3 in
Width
71.1 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
58.3 in
Height
58.9 in
101.5
165.3
106.3
174.2
165.3 in
Length
174.2 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.4
Infiniti Q30 1.5d
2683 lb
Curb Weight
3161 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4321 lb
Weight Difference:
478 lb
15.12 %
General
VW Golf 1.4
Infiniti Q30 1.5d
1K
Generation
H15
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.4
Infiniti Q30 1.5d
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CGG*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
79 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.4
79 hp
108 hp
Infiniti Q30 1.5d
97 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.4
97 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
Infiniti Q30 1.5d
Performance
VW Golf 1.4
Infiniti Q30 1.5d
107 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
13.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
633 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec
Infiniti Q30 1.5d
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33.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.27 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4
33.96 lb/hp
29.27 lb/hp
Infiniti Q30 1.5d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.4
Infiniti Q30 1.5d
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
60 mpg
VW Golf 1.4
37 mpg
60 mpg
Infiniti Q30 1.5d
28 mpg
city
52 mpg
46 mpg
highway
65 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
534 mi
Range
797 mi
VW Golf 1.4
534 mi
797 mi
Infiniti Q30 1.5d
Environmental Impact
121.2 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).
80.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.4
121.2 kWh
80.3 kWh
Infiniti Q30 1.5d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
166 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.4
Infiniti Q30 1.5d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1175 lb
Maximum Payload
1160 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.2 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
