2018 Volvo S60 vs. 2018 INFINITI Q50
When we compare the 2018 Volvo S60's and the 2018 INFINITI Q50's specifications and ratings, the 2018 Volvo S60 has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for used cars, and fuel efficiency, reliability, overall quality score and base engine power. The 2018 INFINITI Q50 has the advantage in the areas of resale value and interior volume. Based on this comparison of the 2018 Volvo S60's and the 2018 INFINITI Q50's specifications and ratings, the 2018 Volvo S60 is a better car than the 2018 INFINITI Q50.
2018 Volvo S60 vs. 2018 INFINITI Q50 Pricing
A used 2018 Volvo S60 ranges from $15,997 to $29,912 while a used 2018 INFINITI Q50 is priced between $17,498 to $31,257.
2018 Volvo S60 vs. 2018 INFINITI Q50 Resale/Retained Value
Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the 2018 Volvo S60 loses 57 percent of its value and the 2018 INFINITI Q50 loses 51.8 percent of its value. This means the 2018 INFINITI Q50 retains 5.2 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the 2018 Volvo S60.
2018 Volvo S60 vs. 2018 INFINITI Q50 Quality Rating
The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Volvo S60 is 8.5 out of 10 while the INFINITI Q50's quality rating is 7.5 out of 10. This results in the Volvo S60 being ranked 4 out of 36 Best Luxury Small Cars and the INFINITI Q50 being ranked 21 out of 36. Out of 30 Best Luxury Compact Cars, the Volvo S60 is ranked 4 and the INFINITI Q50 is ranked 19.
2018 Volvo S60 vs. 2018 INFINITI Q50 Reliability Rating
iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Volvo S60 is 8.6 out of 10. For the INFINITI Q50 the reliability rating is 7.2 out of 10. This gives the Volvo S60 an advantage in reliability compared to the INFINITI Q50.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison
For engine performance, the 2018 Volvo S60’s base engine makes 240 horsepower, and the 2018 INFINITI Q50 base engine makes 208 horsepower. The S60 is rated to deliver an average of 29 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 641 miles. The Q50 is rated to deliver an average of 25 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 600 miles. This gives the 2018 Volvo S60 the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the 2018 INFINITI Q50. The S60 uses regular unleaded, and the Q50 uses premium unleaded.
Passenger Space Comparison
While both models are compact cars, the 2018 INFINITI Q50 has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front leg room, rear shoulder room, rear leg room, and cargo space. The 2018 Volvo S60 has the advantage in the areas of front shoulder room and rear head room.
Safety Ratings Comparison
The 2018 Volvo S60 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:
15997 - 29912
5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):
0.570212
Pricing
New Asking Price:
-
Used Asking Price:
17498 - 31257
5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):
0.518088
Volvo S60 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.477283 / 10
Reliability:
8.63185 / 10
Retained Value:
6.8 / 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
Volvo S60 Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 36Ranking
1 out of / 30Ranking
4 out of / 36Ranking
4 out of / 36Ranking
4 out of / 30Ranking
5 out of / 10Ranking
8 out of / 26Ranking
9 out of / 31Ranking
20 out of / 30Ranking
23 out of / 36Ranking
24 out of / 30Ranking
25 out of / 30Ranking
27 out of / 36Ranking
28 out of / 30Ranking
30 out of / 36Ranking
33 out of / 36INFINITI Q50 Rankings
Ranking
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
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
2018 Volvo S60 Trim Levels
T5 Dynamic, T5 Inscription, T5 Inscription Platinum, T6 Polestar, T6 R-Design
2018 INFINITI Q50 Trim Levels
2.0T Luxe, 2.0T Pure, 3.0T Luxe, 3.0T Sport, Red Sport 400
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
4 years / 50000 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:
240 hp @ 5600 rpm
Torque:
258 foot-lbs @ 1500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.067 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specifications
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:
2 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
25 / 36 / 29
Range (city/hwy):
445 / 641 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
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 / 30 / 25
Range (city/hwy):
460 / 600 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Heated Steering Wheel:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple Car Play:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple Car Play:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Equipment
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Available
Lane Departure Warning:
Available
Lane Keeping Assist:
Available
Pedestrian Detection:
Available
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Equipment
Forward Collision Warning:
Available
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
38.6 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.9 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
57 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.6 inches
Rear Leg Room:
33.5 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
55.2 inches
Cargo Space:
12 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
93.0 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:
13.2 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
101.5 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3571 lbs
Width:
82.6 inches
Height:
58.4 inches
Length:
182.5 inches
Wheelbase:
109.3 inches
Ground Clearance:
5.4 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3671 lbs
Width:
71.8 inches
Height:
57.2 inches
Length:
189.6 inches
Wheelbase:
112.2 inches
Ground Clearance:
5 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
235/45R18
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
225/55R17