The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.4 TSI (08 - 12) vs. Infiniti Q30 1.5d (16 - 18)
€ 22,600

€ 26,800

€ 22,600
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 TSI 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 TSI
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 TSI
Infiniti Q30 1.5d
2844 lb
Curb Weight
3161 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4321 lb

Weight Difference:
317 lb
10.03 %

General
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
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

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Infiniti Q30 1.5d
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
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Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
120 hp
108 hp
Infiniti Q30 1.5d
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
148 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
Infiniti Q30 1.5d
Performance
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Infiniti Q30 1.5d
124 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec

Infiniti Q30 1.5d
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23.7 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.27 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
23.7 lb/hp
29.27 lb/hp
Infiniti Q30 1.5d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Infiniti Q30 1.5d
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
60 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
38 mpg
60 mpg
Infiniti Q30 1.5d
29 mpg
city
52 mpg
46 mpg
highway
65 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
551 mi
Range
797 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
551 mi
797 mi
Infiniti Q30 1.5d
Environmental Impact
117.5 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 TSI
117.5 kWh
80.3 kWh
Infiniti Q30 1.5d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
166 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Infiniti Q30 1.5d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1168 lb
Maximum Payload
1160 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.2 cu ft









37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data