Car comparison

Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) 1.4 TSIvsInfiniti QX30 2.2d

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

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Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR)

1.4 TSI

150 hp1395 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2014-2017
VS

Infiniti QX30

2.2d

170 hp2143 ccDieselAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2016-present

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) 1.4 TSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    8.2 s
  • Fastest top speed
    216 km/h
    134 mph
  • Lightest
    1,290 kg
    2,844 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    116 hp/t
    87 kW/t
    8.6 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.7 L/100 km
    50.0 mpg US
    60.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.8 L/100 km
    40.6 mpg US
    48.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.1 L/100 km
    57.4 mpg US
    68.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    110 g/km
  • Best performance score
    45/100
  • Best economy score
    94/100

Infiniti QX30 2.2d

  • Most powerful
    170 hp
    127 kW
  • Highest torque
    350 Nm
    258 lb-ft
  • Best estimated range
    1,143 km
    710 mi
  • Largest trunk
    430 L
  • Best overall score
    55/100
  • Best practicality score
    77/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)1.4 TSIInfinitiQX302.2d
Power
150hp112kW
170hp127kW
Torque
250Nm184lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,290kg2,844lb
1,559kg3,437lb
Gross weight
1,800kg3,968lb
2,075kg4,575lb
Top speed
216 km/h
134 mph
215 km/h
134 mph
To 99% top speed
81.8s99% target: 214 km/h / 133 mph
Calculated
96.6s99% target: 213 km/h / 132 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.2s
8.5s
0-200 km/h
42.5s
Calculated
49.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.8s
Calculated
8.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
4.7L/100 km50mpg US60.1mpg UK
4.9L/100 km48mpg US57.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.1L/100 km57.4mpg US68.9mpg UK
4.3L/100 km54.7mpg US65.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
16.0s
Calculated
16.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
116hp/t87kW/t53hp/1000 lb
Calculated
109hp/t81kW/t49hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
194Nm/t130lb-ft/ton
Calculated
225Nm/t150lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,064km661mi
Calculated
1,143km710mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,395cc85cu in
2,143cc131cu in
Length
4,255mm168in
4,425mm174in
Width
1,799mm71in
1,815mm71in
Height
1,452mm57in
1,530mm60in
Wheelbase
2,637mm104in
2,700mm106in
Front track
1,549mm61in
1,572mm62in
Rear track
1,520mm60in
1,573mm62in
Ground clearance-
232mm9in
Trunk volume
380L
430L
Max trunk volume
1,270L
-
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
50L
56L
CO2 emissions
110g/km
128g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) 1.4 TSIInfiniti QX30 2.2dPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) 1.4 TSI: Power / Torque
  • Infiniti QX30 2.2d: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)1.4 TSI5,000-6,000 rpm1,500-3,500 rpm6,250 rpm
InfinitiQX302.2d3,400-4,000 rpm1,400-3,400 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)1.4 TSIInfinitiQX302.2d
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.8 s
8.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.2 s
8.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
42.5 s
49.6 s
Top speed
216 km/h
134 mph
215 km/h
134 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
7.0 s
6.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.4 s
10.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.4 s
13.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
16.0 s
16.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
145 km/h
90 mph
141 km/h
87 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)1.4 TSI
150 hp
112 kW
InfinitiQX302.2d
170 hp
127 kW

Infiniti QX30 2.2d has 20 hp more than Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) 1.4 TSI.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) 1.4 TSI and Infiniti QX30 2.2d: 20 hp (15 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)1.4 TSI
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
InfinitiQX302.2d
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)1.4 TSI
1,290 kg
2,844 lb
InfinitiQX302.2d
1,559 kg
3,437 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)1.4 TSI
216 km/h
134 mph
InfinitiQX302.2d
215 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
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)1.4 TSI8.2 s
InfinitiQX302.2d8.5 s

Although Infiniti QX30 2.2d has more power, Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) 1.4 TSI is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) 1.4 TSI and Infiniti QX30 2.2d: 0.3 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)1.4 TSI
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
InfinitiQX302.2d
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK

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)1.4 TSI
116 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.6 kg/hp
InfinitiQX302.2d
109 hp/t
81 kW/t
9.2 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)1.4 TSI
1,064 km
661 mi
InfinitiQX302.2d
1,143 km
710 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)1.4 TSI
150 hp
112 kW
8.2 s
216 km/h
134 mph
InfinitiQX302.2d
170 hp
127 kW
8.5 s
215 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
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)1.4 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
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,255 mm
167.5 in
Height
1,452 mm
57.2 in
InfinitiQX302.2d
Power
170 hp
127 kW
0-100 km/h8.5 s
Top speed
215 km/h
134 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
430 L
15.2 cu ft
Length
4,425 mm
174.2 in
Height
1,530 mm
60.2 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)1.4 TSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.2 s
Top speed
216 km/h
134 mph
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
InfinitiQX302.2d
Power
170 hp
127 kW
0-100 km/h8.5 s
Top speed
215 km/h
134 mph
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK

Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) 1.4 TSI 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)1.4 TSI
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
8.2 s
InfinitiQX302.2d
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK
8.5 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)1.4 TSI
116 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.6 kg/hp
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
InfinitiQX302.2d
109 hp/t
81 kW/t
9.2 kg/hp
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)1.4 TSIInfinitiQX302.2d
Power
150 hp
112 kW
170 hp
127 kW
Torque
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.2 s
8.5 s
Top speed
216 km/h
134 mph
215 km/h
134 mph
Lightness
1,290 kg
2,844 lb
1,559 kg
3,437 lb
Fuel consumption
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,255 mm
167.5 in
Height
1,452 mm
57.2 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
430 L
15.2 cu ft
Length
4,425 mm
174.2 in
Height
1,530 mm
60.2 in
Range score
1,064 km
661 mi
1,143 km
710 mi
CO2 score
110 g/km
128 g/km
Trunk score
380 L
13.4 cu ft
430 L
15.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
116 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.6 kg/hp
109 hp/t
81 kW/t
9.2 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) 1.4 TSIInfiniti QX30 2.2d
Consumption4.7 L/100 km50 mpg US60.1 mpg UK4.9 L/100 km48 mpg US57.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km8.23 LC100 km8.58 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi13.24 LC100 mi13.80 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used705 L186 US gal155 UK gal735 L194 US gal162 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,234 LC/year1,286 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) 1.4 TSI

  • Is 269 kg lighter
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 1 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 7 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Emits 18 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

Infiniti QX30 2.2d

  • Has 20 hp more
  • Has 100 Nm more
  • Has 79 km (49 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 50 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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