2015 Lexus ES 300h vs. 2015 INFINITI Q50
When we compare the 2015 Lexus ES 300h's and the 2015 INFINITI Q50's specifications and ratings, the 2015 Lexus ES 300h has the advantage in the areas of fuel efficiency, reliability, resale value and overall quality score. The 2015 INFINITI Q50 has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for used cars, interior volume and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the 2015 Lexus ES 300h's and the 2015 INFINITI Q50's specifications and ratings, the 2015 Lexus ES 300h is a better car than the 2015 INFINITI Q50.
2015 Lexus ES 300h vs. 2015 INFINITI Q50 Pricing
A used 2015 Lexus ES 300h ranges from $13,957 to $25,997 while a used 2015 INFINITI Q50 is priced between $12,497 to $23,520.
2015 Lexus ES 300h vs. 2015 INFINITI Q50 Resale/Retained Value
Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the 2015 Lexus ES 300h loses 48.2 percent of its value and the 2015 INFINITI Q50 loses 51.8 percent of its value. This means the 2015 Lexus ES 300h retains 3.6 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the 2015 INFINITI Q50.
2015 Lexus ES 300h vs. 2015 INFINITI Q50 Quality Rating
The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Lexus ES 300h is 9.1 out of 10 while the INFINITI Q50's quality rating is 7.5 out of 10. This results in the Lexus ES 300h being ranked 1 out of 29 Best Luxury Hybrid Cars and the INFINITI Q50 being ranked 19 out of 30 Best Luxury Compact Cars.
2015 Lexus ES 300h vs. 2015 INFINITI Q50 Reliability Rating
iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Lexus ES 300h is 8.8 out of 10. For the INFINITI Q50 the reliability rating is 7.2 out of 10. This gives the Lexus ES 300h an advantage in reliability compared to the INFINITI Q50.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison
For engine performance, the 2015 Lexus ES 300h’s base engine makes 200 horsepower, and the 2015 INFINITI Q50 base engine makes 328 horsepower. The ES 300h is rated to deliver an average of 40 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 671 miles. The Q50 is rated to deliver an average of 23 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 580 miles. This gives the 2015 Lexus ES 300h the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the 2015 INFINITI Q50. Both models use gasoline.
Passenger Space Comparison
The 2015 INFINITI Q50, a compact car, has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front leg room, rear shoulder room, and cargo space. The 2015 Lexus ES 300h, a hybrid midsize car, has the advantage in the areas of front shoulder room and rear leg room. The 2015 Lexus ES 300h and 2015 INFINITI Q50 are comparable in regards to rear head room.
Safety Ratings Comparison
The 2015 Lexus ES 300h has an average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.
Pricing
New Asking Price:
-
Used Asking Price:
13957 - 25997
5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):
0.481887
Pricing
New Asking Price:
-
Used Asking Price:
12497 - 23520
5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):
0.518088
Lexus ES 300h Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
9.145427 / 10
Reliability:
8.836281 / 10
Retained Value:
8.6 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
INFINITI Q50 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.5 / 10
Reliability:
7.2 / 10
Retained Value:
7.8 / 10
Safety:
Not available
Lexus ES 300h Rankings
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1 out of / 29Ranking
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2 out of / 29Ranking
5 out of / 6Ranking
5 out of / 6Ranking
5 out of / 6Ranking
6 out of / 29Ranking
17 out of / 29Ranking
18 out of / 29Ranking
27 out of / 29INFINITI Q50 Rankings
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3 out of / 36Ranking
3 out of / 30Ranking
6 out of / 30Ranking
6 out of / 8Ranking
6 out of / 8Ranking
8 out of / 36Ranking
8 out of / 30Ranking
9 out of / 26Ranking
10 out of / 36Ranking
10 out of / 31Ranking
15 out of / 36Ranking
19 out of / 30Ranking
21 out of / 36Ranking
26 out of / 30Ranking
32 out of / 36Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Drivetrain Options
Hybrid
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
2015 Lexus ES 300h Trim Levels
Base
2015 INFINITI Q50 Trim Levels
Base, Premium, Sport
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 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):
5 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specifications
Horsepower:
200 hp @ 5700 rpm
Torque:
Not yet available
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.055 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specifications
Horsepower:
328 hp @ 7000 rpm
Torque:
269 foot-lbs @ 5200 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.092 hp per pound
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2.5 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT Automatic)
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
40 / 39 / 40
Range (city/hwy):
688 / 671 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
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
Standard/Optional Features
Heated Steering Wheel:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple Car Play:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Heated Seats
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple Car Play:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Equipment
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 Equipment
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:
37.5 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.9 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
57.6 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.5 inches
Rear Leg Room:
40 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
55 inches
Cargo Space:
12.1 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
100.1 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:
3660 lbs
Width:
71.7 inches
Height:
57.1 inches
Length:
192.7 inches
Wheelbase:
111 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
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
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 7.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
215/55R17
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P225/55R17