2019 INFINITI QX50 vs. 2019 Audi Q5
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the 2019 INFINITI QX50 and 2019 Audi Q5 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 2019 INFINITI QX50 and the 2019 Audi Q5.
When we compare the 2019 INFINITI QX50's and the 2019 Audi Q5's specifications and ratings, the 2019 INFINITI QX50 has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for used cars, and fuel efficiency and base engine power. The 2019 Audi Q5 has the advantage in the areas of reliability, resale value and overall quality score. Based on this comparison of the 2019 INFINITI QX50's and the 2019 Audi Q5's specifications and ratings, the two cars are fairly comparable.
Pricing: A used 2019 INFINITI QX50 ranges from $18,932 to $28,531 while a used 2019 Audi Q5 is priced between $19,999 to $31,604.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the 2019 INFINITI QX50 loses 53.7 percent of its value and the 2019 Audi Q5 loses 53.6 percent of its value. This means the 2019 Audi Q5 retains 0.1 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the 2019 INFINITI QX50.
Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the INFINITI QX50 is 8.1 out of 10 while the Audi Q5's quality rating is 8.1 out of 10. This results in the INFINITI QX50 being ranked 5 out of 29 Best Luxury Small SUVs and the Audi Q5 being ranked 4 out of 29. Out of 68 Best Luxury Crossover SUVs, the INFINITI QX50 is ranked 13 and the Audi Q5 is ranked 12.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the INFINITI QX50 is 7.0 out of 10. For the Audi Q5 the reliability rating is 8.1 out of 10. This gives the Audi Q5 an advantage in reliability compared to the INFINITI QX50.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the 2019 INFINITI QX50’s base engine makes 268 horsepower, and the 2019 Audi Q5 base engine makes 248 horsepower. The QX50 is rated to deliver an average of 27 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 496 miles. The Q5 is rated to deliver an average of 24 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 500 miles.This gives the 2019 INFINITI QX50 the advantage in fuel efficiency and the 2019 Audi Q5 the advantage in maximum range. Both models use premium unleaded.
Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, both the 2019 INFINITI QX50 and the 2019 Audi Q5 have the same average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$36,550
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
$41,166
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
$31,995 - $52,400
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$42,950
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
$41,166
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
$31,995 - $52,400
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$23,924
Price Range:
$18,932 - $28,531
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
$27,629
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
$21,628 - $38,409
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
205
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
58,584
# Good or Great Deals:
90
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$26,053
Price Range:
$19,999 - $31,604
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
$27,629
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
$21,628 - $38,409
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
185
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
58,615
# Good or Great Deals:
83
INFINITI QX50 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.1 / 10
Reliability:
7.0 / 10
Retained Value:
7.2 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
Audi Q5 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.1 / 10
Reliability:
8.1 / 10
Retained Value:
7.2 / 10
Safety:
9.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2019 INFINITI QX50
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
7.3
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
7.3
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
5.7 - 8.3
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
6.8%
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2019 Audi Q5
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
5.7
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
7.3
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
5.7 - 8.3
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
5.4%
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
2.2
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
3.2
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
0.9 - 15.8
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
5.5
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
3.2
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
0.9 - 15.8
INFINITI QX50 Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 29Ranking
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5 out of / 27Ranking
5 out of / 13Ranking
6 out of / 68Ranking
6 out of / 29Ranking
7 out of / 27Ranking
9 out of / 68Ranking
9 out of / 68Ranking
9 out of / 59Ranking
10 out of / 29Ranking
13 out of / 68Ranking
14 out of / 29Ranking
15 out of / 68Ranking
19 out of / 68Ranking
19 out of / 29Ranking
24 out of / 68Ranking
25 out of / 29Ranking
29 out of / 68Ranking
42 out of / 68Ranking
45 out of / 68Ranking
47 out of / 68Audi Q5 Rankings
Ranking
2 out of / 9Ranking
2 out of / 7Ranking
4 out of / 29Ranking
4 out of / 29Ranking
4 out of / 13Ranking
5 out of / 29Ranking
5 out of / 5Ranking
6 out of / 29Ranking
6 out of / 27Ranking
10 out of / 68Ranking
10 out of / 27Ranking
11 out of / 29Ranking
11 out of / 29Ranking
12 out of / 68Ranking
12 out of / 29Ranking
13 out of / 68Ranking
13 out of / 29Ranking
16 out of / 29Ranking
17 out of / 59Ranking
21 out of / 29Ranking
24 out of / 29Ranking
25 out of / 68Ranking
27 out of / 68Ranking
28 out of / 68Ranking
31 out of / 68Ranking
32 out of / 68Ranking
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49 out of / 68Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
2019 INFINITI QX50 Trim Levels
Essential, Luxe, Pure
2019 Audi Q5 Trim Levels
2.0T quattro Premium, 2.0T quattro Premium Plus, 2.0T quattro Prestige
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 / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
268 hp @ 5600 rpm
Torque:
280 foot-lbs @ 1600 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.070 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
248 hp @ 5000 rpm
Torque:
273 foot-lbs @ 1600 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.061 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT Automatic)
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
24 / 31 / 27
Range (city/hwy):
384 / 496 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
22 / 27 / 24
Range (city/hwy):
407 / 500 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Automatic Parking:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Roadside assistance:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
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
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Automatic Parking:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Wifi:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
Available
Lane Keeping Assist:
Available
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
41 inches
Front Leg Room:
39.6 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
57.9 inches
Rear Head Room:
39.1 inches
Rear Leg Room:
38.7 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
57.1 inches
Cargo Space:
31.4 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
65.1 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
135.8 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
41.7 inches
Front Leg Room:
41 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
57.7 inches
Rear Head Room:
39.3 inches
Rear Leg Room:
37.8 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
56.5 inches
Cargo Space:
25.1 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
53.1 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3810 lbs
Width:
85.1 inches
Height:
66 inches
Length:
184.7 inches
Wheelbase:
110.2 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.6 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4057 lbs
Width:
84.3 inches
Height:
65.3 inches
Length:
183.6 inches
Wheelbase:
111 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.2 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
19.0 x 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
235/55R19
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
235/60R18
Exterior Colors
Black
Black Obsidian
Blue
Hermosa Blue
Brown
Chestnut Bronze
Gray
Graphite Shadow
Silver
Liquid Platinum
White
Lunar White
Green
Not available
Red
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Brilliant Black / Mythos Black Metallic
Blue
Moonlight Blue Metallic / Navarra Blue Metallic
Brown
Not available
Gray
Manhattan Gray Metallic / Monsoon Gray Metallic
Silver
Florett Silver Metallic
White
Glacier White Metallic / Ibis White
Green
Azores Green Metallic
Red
Matador Red Metallic
Interior Colors
Beige
Wheat/Black
Black
Graphite
Brown
Not available
Gray
Not available
Interior Colors
Beige
Atlas Beige
Black
Black
Brown
Nougat Brown
Gray
Rock Gray
