The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 09) vs. Infiniti Q30 2.2d AWD DCT (16 - 20)
€ 23,900

€ 36,500

€ 23,900
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 2.0 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 2.2d.
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
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 2.0 TDI
Infiniti Q30 2.2d
3025 lb
Curb Weight
3768 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4575 lb

Weight Difference:
743 lb
19.72 %

General
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Infiniti Q30 2.2d
1K
Generation
H15
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Infiniti Q30 2.2d
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CBD*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.1 L / 103 cu in
108 hp
at 4100 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 3400 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
108 hp
168 hp
Infiniti Q30 2.2d
184 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
184 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Infiniti Q30 2.2d
Performance
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Infiniti Q30 2.2d
119 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec

Infiniti Q30 2.2d
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28.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.43 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
28.01 lb/hp
22.43 lb/hp
Infiniti Q30 2.2d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Infiniti Q30 2.2d
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
44 mpg
41 mpg
Infiniti Q30 2.2d
34 mpg
city
35 mpg
53 mpg
highway
45 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
645 mi
Range
600 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
645 mi
600 mi
Infiniti Q30 2.2d
Environmental Impact
109.1 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 2.0 TDI
109.1 kWh
119.3 kWh
Infiniti Q30 2.2d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Infiniti Q30 2.2d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1186 lb
Maximum Payload
807 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.2 cu ft









37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data