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Infiniti Q30 2.2 CDIvsVolkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) · Facelift 2017 1.4 TSI

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

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Infiniti Q30

2.2 CDI

170 hp2143 ccDieselFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2015-2020
VS

Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) · Facelift 2017

1.4 TSI

150 hp1395 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2017-2018

Comparison overview

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Infiniti Q30 2.2 CDI

  • Fastest top speed
    220 km/h
    137 mph
  • Most powerful
    170 hp
    127 kW
  • Highest torque
    350 Nm
    258 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.4 L/100 km
    53.5 mpg US
    64.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.3 L/100 km
    44.4 mpg US
    53.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.0 L/100 km
    58.8 mpg US
    70.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    116 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,136 km
    706 mi
  • Best performance score
    47/100
  • Best economy score
    95/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelInfinitiQ302.2 CDIVolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 20171.4 TSI
Power
170hp127kW
150hp112kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
250Nm184lb-ft
Curb weight
1,485kg3,274lb
1,205kg2,657lb
Gross weight
2,020kg4,453lb
1,780kg3,924lb
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
216 km/h
134 mph
To 99% top speed
91.0s99% target: 218 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
80.9s99% target: 214 km/h / 133 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.3s
8.2s
0-200 km/h
42.1s
Calculated
42.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.9s
Calculated
7.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
4.4L/100 km53.5mpg US64.2mpg UK
5.2L/100 km45.2mpg US54.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4L/100 km58.8mpg US70.6mpg UK
4.6L/100 km51.1mpg US61.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
16.0s
Calculated
16.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
114hp/t85kW/t52hp/1000 lb
Calculated
124hp/t93kW/t56hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
236Nm/t158lb-ft/ton
Calculated
207Nm/t139lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,136km706mi
Calculated
962km597mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,143cc131cu in
1,395cc85cu in
Length
4,425mm174in
4,258mm168in
Width
1,805mm71in
1,799mm71in
Height
1,495mm59in
1,492mm59in
Wheelbase
2,700mm106in
2,620mm103in
Front track
1,572mm62in
1,549mm61in
Rear track
1,573mm62in
1,521mm60in
Trunk volume
430L
-
Max trunk volume-
1,270L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
50L
50L
CO2 emissions
116g/km
121g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Infiniti Q30 2.2 CDIVolkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) Facelift 2017 1.4 TSIPowerTorque
  • Infiniti Q30 2.2 CDI: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) Facelift 2017 1.4 TSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
InfinitiQ302.2 CDI3,400-4,000 rpm1,400-3,400 rpm4,250 rpm
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 20171.4 TSI5,000-6,000 rpm1,500-3,500 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricInfinitiQ302.2 CDIVolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 20171.4 TSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.9 s
7.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.3 s
8.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
42.1 s
42.2 s
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
216 km/h
134 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.9 s
7.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.5 s
10.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.5 s
13.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
16.0 s
16.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
144 km/h
89 mph
145 km/h
90 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
InfinitiQ302.2 CDI
170 hp
127 kW
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 20171.4 TSI
150 hp
112 kW

Infiniti Q30 2.2 CDI has 20 hp more than Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) Facelift 2017 1.4 TSI.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) Facelift 2017 1.4 TSI and Infiniti Q30 2.2 CDI: 20 hp (15 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
InfinitiQ302.2 CDI
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 20171.4 TSI
250 Nm
184 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
InfinitiQ302.2 CDI
1,485 kg
3,274 lb
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 20171.4 TSI
1,205 kg
2,657 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
InfinitiQ302.2 CDI
220 km/h
137 mph
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 20171.4 TSI
216 km/h
134 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
InfinitiQ302.2 CDI8.3 s
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 20171.4 TSI8.2 s

Although Infiniti Q30 2.2 CDI has more power, Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) Facelift 2017 1.4 TSI is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) Facelift 2017 1.4 TSI and Infiniti Q30 2.2 CDI: 0.1 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
InfinitiQ302.2 CDI
4.4 L/100 km
53.5 mpg US
64.2 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 20171.4 TSI
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Infiniti Q30 2.2 CDI and Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) Facelift 2017 1.4 TSI: 0.8 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
InfinitiQ302.2 CDI
114 hp/t
85 kW/t
8.7 kg/hp
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 20171.4 TSI
124 hp/t
93 kW/t
8.0 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
InfinitiQ302.2 CDI
1,136 km
706 mi
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 20171.4 TSI
962 km
597 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
InfinitiQ302.2 CDI
170 hp
127 kW
8.3 s
220 km/h
137 mph
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 20171.4 TSI
150 hp
112 kW
8.2 s
216 km/h
134 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
InfinitiQ302.2 CDI
Power
170 hp
127 kW
0-100 km/h8.3 s
Top speed
220 km/h
137 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
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 20171.4 TSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.2 s
Top speed
216 km/h
134 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
1,270 L
44.8 cu ft
Length
4,258 mm
167.6 in
Height
1,492 mm
58.7 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
InfinitiQ302.2 CDI
Power
170 hp
127 kW
0-100 km/h8.3 s
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
4.4 L/100 km
53.5 mpg US
64.2 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 20171.4 TSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.2 s
Top speed
216 km/h
134 mph
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK

Infiniti Q30 2.2 CDI 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
InfinitiQ302.2 CDI
4.4 L/100 km
53.5 mpg US
64.2 mpg UK
8.3 s
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 20171.4 TSI
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK
8.2 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
InfinitiQ302.2 CDI
114 hp/t
85 kW/t
8.7 kg/hp
4.4 L/100 km
53.5 mpg US
64.2 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 20171.4 TSI
124 hp/t
93 kW/t
8.0 kg/hp
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleInfinitiQ302.2 CDIVolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 20171.4 TSI
Power
170 hp
127 kW
150 hp
112 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.3 s
8.2 s
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
216 km/h
134 mph
Lightness
1,485 kg
3,274 lb
1,205 kg
2,657 lb
Fuel consumption
4.4 L/100 km
53.5 mpg US
64.2 mpg UK
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK
Practicality
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
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
1,270 L
44.8 cu ft
Length
4,258 mm
167.6 in
Height
1,492 mm
58.7 in
Range score
1,136 km
706 mi
962 km
597 mi
CO2 score
116 g/km
121 g/km
Trunk score
430 L
15.2 cu ft
1,270 L
44.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
114 hp/t
85 kW/t
8.7 kg/hp
124 hp/t
93 kW/t
8.0 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
VehicleInfiniti Q30 2.2 CDIVolkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) Facelift 2017 1.4 TSI
Consumption4.4 L/100 km53.5 mpg US64.2 mpg UK5.2 L/100 km45.2 mpg US54.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km7.70 LC100 km9.10 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi12.39 LC100 mi14.65 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used660 L174 US gal145 UK gal780 L206 US gal172 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,155 LC/year1,365 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Infiniti Q30 2.2 CDI

  • Has 20 hp more
  • Has 100 Nm more
  • Has 4 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.8 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 175 km (109 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 5 g/km less CO2

Pros

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

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) Facelift 2017 1.4 TSI

  • Is 280 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 10 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 840 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

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

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