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Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) · Facelift 2017 GTD 2.0 TDIvsInfiniti Q30 2.0

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) · Facelift 2017

GTD 2.0 TDI

184 hp1968 ccDieselFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2017-2019
VS

Infiniti Q30

2.0

211 hp1991 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2015-2020

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) Facelift 2017 GTD 2.0 TDI

  • Fastest top speed
    231 km/h
    144 mph
  • Highest torque
    380 Nm
    280 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,320 kg
    2,910 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.7 L/100 km
    50.0 mpg US
    60.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.5 L/100 km
    42.8 mpg US
    51.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.3 L/100 km
    54.7 mpg US
    65.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    125 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,064 km
    661 mi
  • Best overall score
    60/100
  • Best performance score
    53/100
  • Best economy score
    94/100

Infiniti Q30 2.0

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.3 s
  • Most powerful
    211 hp
    157 kW
  • Best power-to-weight
    144 hp/t
    107 kW/t
    7.0 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    430 L
  • Best practicality score
    76/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTD 2.0 TDIInfinitiQ302.0
Power
184hp137kW
211hp157kW
Torque
380Nm280lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,320kg2,910lb
1,470kg3,241lb
Gross weight
1,890kg4,167lb
1,990kg4,387lb
Top speed
231 km/h
144 mph
230 km/h
143 mph
To 99% top speed
80.5s99% target: 229 km/h / 142 mph
Calculated
83.8s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.5s
7.3s
0-200 km/h
31.4s
Calculated
32.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.1s
Calculated
6.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
4.7L/100 km50mpg US60.1mpg UK
6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
8.7L/100 km27mpg US32.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.3L/100 km54.7mpg US65.7mpg UK
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.4s
Calculated
15.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
139hp/t104kW/t63hp/1000 lb
Calculated
144hp/t107kW/t65hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
288Nm/t193lb-ft/ton
Calculated
238Nm/t159lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,064km661mi
Calculated
836km519mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,968cc120cu in
1,991cc121cu in
Length
4,268mm168in
4,425mm174in
Width
1,790mm70in
1,805mm71in
Height
1,482mm58in
1,495mm59in
Wheelbase
2,626mm103in
2,700mm106in
Front track
1,550mm61in
1,572mm62in
Rear track
1,521mm60in
1,573mm62in
Ground clearance
133mm5in
-
Trunk volume
380L
430L
Max trunk volume
1,270L
-
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
50L
56L
CO2 emissions
125g/km
156g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) Facelift 2017 GTD 2.0 TDIInfiniti Q30 2.0PowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) Facelift 2017 GTD 2.0 TDI: Power / Torque
  • Infiniti Q30 2.0: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTD 2.0 TDI3,500-4,000 rpm1,750-3,250 rpm4,250 rpm
InfinitiQ302.05,500 rpm1,200-4,000 rpm5,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTD 2.0 TDIInfinitiQ302.0
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.1 s
6.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.5 s
7.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
31.4 s
32.3 s
Top speed
231 km/h
144 mph
230 km/h
143 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.8 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.1 s
10.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.0 s
12.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.4 s
15.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
152 km/h
94 mph
151 km/h
94 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTD 2.0 TDI
184 hp
137 kW
InfinitiQ302.0
211 hp
157 kW

Infiniti Q30 2.0 has 27 hp more than Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) Facelift 2017 GTD 2.0 TDI.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) Facelift 2017 GTD 2.0 TDI and Infiniti Q30 2.0: 27 hp (20 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTD 2.0 TDI
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
InfinitiQ302.0
350 Nm
258 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTD 2.0 TDI
1,320 kg
2,910 lb
InfinitiQ302.0
1,470 kg
3,241 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTD 2.0 TDI
231 km/h
144 mph
InfinitiQ302.0
230 km/h
143 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTD 2.0 TDI7.5 s
InfinitiQ302.07.3 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Infiniti Q30 2.0 and Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) Facelift 2017 GTD 2.0 TDI: 0.2 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTD 2.0 TDI
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
InfinitiQ302.0
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) Facelift 2017 GTD 2.0 TDI and Infiniti Q30 2.0: 2.0 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTD 2.0 TDI
139 hp/t
104 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp
InfinitiQ302.0
144 hp/t
107 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTD 2.0 TDI
1,064 km
661 mi
InfinitiQ302.0
836 km
519 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTD 2.0 TDI
184 hp
137 kW
7.5 s
231 km/h
144 mph
InfinitiQ302.0
211 hp
157 kW
7.3 s
230 km/h
143 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTD 2.0 TDI
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
231 km/h
144 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,268 mm
168.0 in
Height
1,482 mm
58.3 in
InfinitiQ302.0
Power
211 hp
157 kW
0-100 km/h7.3 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
430 L
15.2 cu ft
Length
4,425 mm
174.2 in
Height
1,495 mm
58.9 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTD 2.0 TDI
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
231 km/h
144 mph
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
InfinitiQ302.0
Power
211 hp
157 kW
0-100 km/h7.3 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK

Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) Facelift 2017 GTD 2.0 TDI is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTD 2.0 TDI
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
7.5 s
InfinitiQ302.0
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
7.3 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTD 2.0 TDI
139 hp/t
104 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
InfinitiQ302.0
144 hp/t
107 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTD 2.0 TDIInfinitiQ302.0
Power
184 hp
137 kW
211 hp
157 kW
Torque
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.5 s
7.3 s
Top speed
231 km/h
144 mph
230 km/h
143 mph
Lightness
1,320 kg
2,910 lb
1,470 kg
3,241 lb
Fuel consumption
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,268 mm
168.0 in
Height
1,482 mm
58.3 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
430 L
15.2 cu ft
Length
4,425 mm
174.2 in
Height
1,495 mm
58.9 in
Range score
1,064 km
661 mi
836 km
519 mi
CO2 score
125 g/km
156 g/km
Trunk score
380 L
13.4 cu ft
430 L
15.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
139 hp/t
104 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp
144 hp/t
107 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVolkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) Facelift 2017 GTD 2.0 TDIInfiniti Q30 2.0
Consumption4.7 L/100 km50 mpg US60.1 mpg UK6.7 L/100 km35.1 mpg US42.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km8.23 LC100 km11.73 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi13.24 LC100 mi18.87 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used705 L186 US gal155 UK gal1,005 L265 US gal221 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,234 LC/year1,759 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) Facelift 2017 GTD 2.0 TDI

  • Has 30 Nm more
  • Is 150 kg lighter
  • Has 1 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 2.0 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 228 km (142 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 31 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

Infiniti Q30 2.0

  • Has 27 hp more
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 4 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 50 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Most powerful
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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