The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12) vs. Infiniti Q30 1.6t (16 - 20)
€ 24,300

€ 24,200

€ 24,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Golf 1.6 TDI 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 1.6t.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Infiniti Q30 1.6t
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 TDI
Infiniti Q30 1.6t
2948 lb
Curb Weight
3102 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb

Weight Difference:
154 lb
4.96 %

General
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Infiniti Q30 1.6t
1K
Generation
H15
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Infiniti Q30 1.6t
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
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Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
104 hp
120 hp
Infiniti Q30 1.6t
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Infiniti Q30 1.6t
Performance
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Infiniti Q30 1.6t
117 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
11.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
512 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec

Infiniti Q30 1.6t
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28.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.85 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
28.35 lb/hp
25.85 lb/hp
Infiniti Q30 1.6t
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Infiniti Q30 1.6t
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
50 mpg
41 mpg
Infiniti Q30 1.6t
42 mpg
city
30 mpg
56 mpg
highway
51 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
727 mi
Range
545 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
727 mi
545 mi
Infiniti Q30 1.6t
Environmental Impact
96.7 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).
108 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
96.7 kWh
108 kWh
Infiniti Q30 1.6t
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Infiniti Q30 1.6t
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1219 lb
Maximum Payload
1131 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.2 cu ft









37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data