2018 INFINITI Q60 vs. 2018 Lexus RC 350

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the 2018 INFINITI Q60 and 2018 Lexus RC 350 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 2018 INFINITI Q60 and the 2018 Lexus RC 350.

In comparing the 2018 INFINITI Q60's and the 2018 Lexus RC 350's specifications and ratings, the 2018 INFINITI Q60 has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for used cars, and fuel efficiency, reliability and interior volume. The 2018 Lexus RC 350 has the advantage in the areas of resale value, overall quality score and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the 2018 INFINITI Q60's and the 2018 Lexus RC 350's specifications and ratings, the 2018 INFINITI Q60 is a better car than the 2018 Lexus RC 350.

Pricing: A used 2018 INFINITI Q60 ranges from $20,500 to $35,500 while a used 2018 Lexus RC 350 is priced between $26,266 to $37,978.

Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the 2018 INFINITI Q60 loses 43.8 percent of its value and the 2018 Lexus RC 350 loses 32.2 percent of its value. This means the 2018 Lexus RC 350 retains 11.6 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the 2018 INFINITI Q60.

Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the INFINITI Q60 is 7.0 out of 10 while the Lexus RC 350's quality rating is 7.3 out of 10. This results in the INFINITI Q60 being ranked 28 out of 41 Best Luxury Sports Cars and the Lexus RC 350 being ranked 19 out of 36 Best Luxury Small Cars.

Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the INFINITI Q60 is 6.3 out of 10. For the Lexus RC 350 the reliability rating is 6.0 out of 10. This gives the INFINITI Q60 a slight advantage in reliability compared to the Lexus RC 350.

Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the 2018 INFINITI Q60’s base engine makes 208 horsepower, and the 2018 Lexus RC 350 base engine makes 311 horsepower. The Q60 is rated to deliver an average of 25 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 600 miles. The RC 350 is rated to deliver an average of 23 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 487 miles. This gives the 2018 INFINITI Q60 the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the 2018 Lexus RC 350. Both models use premium unleaded.

Passenger Space Comparison: The 2018 INFINITI Q60, a sports car, has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more rear shoulder room and rear leg room. The 2018 Lexus RC 350, a compact car, has the advantage in the areas of front head room, front shoulder room, front leg room, rear head room, and cargo space.