The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.8 T DSG (09 - 09) vs. Infiniti Q30 2.2d DCT (16 - 20)
€ 24,000

€ 31,100

€ 24,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Golf 1.8 T 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 1.8 T
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 1.8 T
Infiniti Q30 2.2d
3067 lb
Curb Weight
3355 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4453 lb

Weight Difference:
289 lb
8.61 %

General
VW Golf 1.8 T
Infiniti Q30 2.2d
1K
Generation
H15
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.8 T
Infiniti Q30 2.2d
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CDA*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2.1 L / 103 cu in
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 3400 rpm
VW Golf 1.8 T
158 hp
168 hp
Infiniti Q30 2.2d
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
VW Golf 1.8 T
184 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Infiniti Q30 2.2d
Performance
VW Golf 1.8 T
Infiniti Q30 2.2d
137 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.8 T
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec

Infiniti Q30 2.2d
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19.41 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.97 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.8 T
19.41 lb/hp
19.97 lb/hp
Infiniti Q30 2.2d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.8 T
Infiniti Q30 2.2d
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
56 mpg
VW Golf 1.8 T
39 mpg
56 mpg
Infiniti Q30 2.2d
26 mpg
city
46 mpg
44 mpg
highway
62 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
570 mi
Range
739 mi
VW Golf 1.8 T
570 mi
739 mi
Infiniti Q30 2.2d
Environmental Impact
113.6 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).
86.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.8 T
113.6 kWh
86.4 kWh
Infiniti Q30 2.2d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.8 T
Infiniti Q30 2.2d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1100 lb
Maximum Payload
1098 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.2 cu ft









37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data