2015 INFINITI Q50 vs. 2016 INFINITI Q50
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the 2015 INFINITI Q50 and 2016 INFINITI Q50 contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the 2015 INFINITI Q50 and the 2016 INFINITI Q50.
When comparing the 2015 INFINITI Q50's and the 2016 INFINITI Q50's specifications and ratings, the 2015 INFINITI Q50 has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for used cars and base engine power. The 2016 INFINITI Q50 has the advantage in the area of fuel efficiency. The 2015 INFINITI Q50 and 2016 INFINITI Q50 have the same interior volume, overall quality score Based on this comparison of the 2015 INFINITI Q50's and the 2016 INFINITI Q50's specifications and ratings, the 2015 INFINITI Q50 is a better car than the 2016 INFINITI Q50.
Pricing: A used 2015 INFINITI Q50 ranges from $10,997 to $21,000 while a used 2016 INFINITI Q50 is priced between $12,014 to $24,900.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate, the 2015 INFINITI Q50 and the 2016 INFINITI Q50 both lose 51.7 percent of their value.
Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the INFINITI Q50 is 7.2 out of 10. INFINITI Q50 is ranked 21 out of 36 Best Luxury Small Cars based on its reliability, retained value, and safety ratings.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars' Reliability Rating for the INFINITI Q50 is 7.2 out of 10.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the 2015 INFINITI Q50’s base engine makes 328 horsepower, and the 2016 INFINITI Q50 base engine makes 208 horsepower. The Q50 is rated to deliver an average of 23 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 580 miles. The Q50 is rated to deliver an average of 26 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 620 miles. This gives the 2016 INFINITI Q50 the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the 2015 INFINITI Q50. Both models use gasoline.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$37,150
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
$38,801
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
$21,065 - $62,000
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$33,950
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
$39,513
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
$21,065 - $63,500
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$16,285
Price Range:
$10,997 - $21,000
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
$17,656
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
$11,301 - $37,852
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
169
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
103,526
# Good or Great Deals:
80
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$17,948
Price Range:
$12,014 - $24,900
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
$19,901
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
$12,522 - $42,938
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
99
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
86,730
# Good or Great Deals:
31
INFINITI Q50 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.2 / 10
Reliability:
7.2 / 10
Retained Value:
7.3 / 10
Safety:
Not available
INFINITI Q50 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.2 / 10
Reliability:
7.2 / 10
Retained Value:
7.3 / 10
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2015 INFINITI Q50
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
1.5
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
2.1
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
0.5 - 5.4
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
5.2%
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2016 INFINITI Q50
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
2.5
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
3
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
0.1 - 6.4
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
5.2%
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
2
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
3.2
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
0.8 - 27.2
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
2.7
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
2.6
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
0.9 - 7.5
INFINITI Q50 Rankings
Ranking
3 out of / 36Ranking
5 out of / 12Ranking
8 out of / 36Ranking
9 out of / 36Ranking
10 out of / 31Ranking
13 out of / 36Ranking
14 out of / 36Ranking
21 out of / 36Ranking
33 out of / 36INFINITI Q50 Rankings
Ranking
3 out of / 36Ranking
5 out of / 12Ranking
8 out of / 36Ranking
9 out of / 36Ranking
10 out of / 31Ranking
13 out of / 36Ranking
14 out of / 36Ranking
21 out of / 36Ranking
33 out of / 36Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
2015 INFINITI Q50 Trim Levels
Base, Premium, Sport
2016 INFINITI Q50 Trim Levels
2.0T, 2.0T Premium, 3.0T Premium, Red Sport 400, Sport
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
6 years / 70000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
6 years / 70000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
328 hp @ 7000 rpm
Torque:
269 foot-lbs @ 5200 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.092 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
208 hp @ 5500 rpm
Torque:
258 foot-lbs @ 1500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.057 hp per pound
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3.7 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
20 / 29 / 23
Range (city/hwy):
400 / 580 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
23 / 31 / 26
Range (city/hwy):
460 / 620 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Paddle Shifters:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Roadside assistance:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Paddle Shifters:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
40.2 inches
Front Leg Room:
44.5 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
56.7 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.5 inches
Rear Leg Room:
35.1 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
56.1 inches
Cargo Space:
13.5 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
101.9 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
40.2 inches
Front Leg Room:
44.5 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
56.7 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.5 inches
Rear Leg Room:
35.1 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
56.1 inches
Cargo Space:
13.5 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
101.9 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3574 lbs
Width:
71.8 inches
Height:
56.8 inches
Length:
188.3 inches
Wheelbase:
112.2 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3666 lbs
Width:
71.8 inches
Height:
56.8 inches
Length:
188.3 inches
Wheelbase:
112.2 inches
Ground Clearance:
5 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P225/55R17
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
225/55R17
Exterior Colors
Black
Black Obsidian / Malbec Black
Blue
Hagane Blue
Brown
Chestnut Bronze
Gray
Graphite Shadow
Red
Venetian Ruby
Silver
Liquid Platinum
White
Moonlight White
Purple
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Black Obsidian
Blue
Hagane Blue
Brown
Chestnut Bronze
Gray
Graphite Shadow
Red
Venetian Ruby
Silver
Liquid Platinum
White
Majestic White
Purple
Malbec Black
Interior Colors
Black
Graphite
Gray
Stone
Interior Colors
Black
Graphite
Gray
Not available
