The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 DSG (08 - 10) vs. Infiniti Q30 2.2d AWD DCT (16 - 20)
€ 21,200
€ 36,500
€ 21,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Golf 1.6 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 2.2d.
VW Golf 1.6
Infiniti Q30 2.2d
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 1.6
Infiniti Q30 2.2d
2789 lb
Curb Weight
3768 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4575 lb
Weight Difference:
979 lb
25.98 %
General
VW Golf 1.6
Infiniti Q30 2.2d
1K
Generation
H15
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.6
Infiniti Q30 2.2d
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CMX*
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2.1 L / 103 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 3400 rpm
VW Golf 1.6
101 hp
168 hp
Infiniti Q30 2.2d
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
VW Golf 1.6
109 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Infiniti Q30 2.2d
Performance
VW Golf 1.6
Infiniti Q30 2.2d
117 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
Infiniti Q30 2.2d
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27.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.43 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6
27.61 lb/hp
22.43 lb/hp
Infiniti Q30 2.2d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6
Infiniti Q30 2.2d
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW Golf 1.6
35 mpg
41 mpg
Infiniti Q30 2.2d
27 mpg
city
35 mpg
43 mpg
highway
45 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
510 mi
Range
600 mi
VW Golf 1.6
510 mi
600 mi
Infiniti Q30 2.2d
Environmental Impact
127 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).
119.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.6
127 kWh
119.3 kWh
Infiniti Q30 2.2d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6
Infiniti Q30 2.2d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1202 lb
Maximum Payload
807 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.2 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
