Infiniti Q50 2013 vs Volvo C30 2009
| Body: | Sedan | Hatchback | |
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| The hatchback generally has more luggage space thanks to a larger trunk door opening and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into luggage space. Sedans tend to be quieter than hatchbacks, due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 211 HP | 145 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 185 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.3 seconds | 9.4 seconds | |
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Infiniti Q50 is more dynamic to drive. Infiniti Q50 engine produces 66 HP more power than Volvo C30, whereas torque is 165 NM more than Volvo C30. Thanks to more power Infiniti Q50 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.0 | 7.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.1 l/100km | 8.3 l/100km | |
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The Volvo C30 is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Infiniti Q50 consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo C30, which means that by driving the Infiniti Q50 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 90 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Infiniti Q50 consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo C30. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1140 km in combined cycle | 720 km in combined cycle | |
| 1400 km on highway | 940 km on highway | ||
| 870 km with real consumption | 660 km with real consumption | ||
| Infiniti Q50 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Volvo C30) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (Infiniti Q50) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.79 m | 4.27 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.44 m | |
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Infiniti Q50 is larger. Infiniti Q50 is 52 cm longer than the Volvo C30, 4 cm wider, while the height of Infiniti Q50 is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 500 litres | 251 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 921 litres | |
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Infiniti Q50 has more luggage capacity. Infiniti Q50 has 249 litres more trunk space than the Volvo C30. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Infiniti Q50 is 1.4 metres more than that of the Volvo C30, which means Infiniti Q50 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 1`750 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Infiniti Q50 scores higher in safety tests, but Volvo C30 is better rated in child safety tests. The Infiniti Q50 scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 4000 | |
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