Infiniti Q50 vs. INFINITI QX55
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Infiniti Q50 and INFINITI QX55 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 Infiniti Q50 and the INFINITI QX55.
When comparing the Infiniti Q50's and the INFINITI QX55's specifications and ratings, the Infiniti Q50 has the advantage in the areas of new vehicle base pricing, typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, resale value and base engine power. The INFINITI QX55 has the advantage in the areas of fuel efficiency and interior volume. Based on this comparison of the Infiniti Q50's and the INFINITI QX55's specifications and ratings, the Infiniti Q50 is a better car than the INFINITI QX55.
Pricing: A used 2024 Infiniti Q50 ranges from $32,491 to $50,065 while a used 2025 INFINITI QX55 is priced between $38,644 to $55,961. For a new model, the Infiniti Q50's price is between $44,150 and $62,810, with the INFINITI QX55 priced between $47,844 and $61,324.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Infiniti Q50 loses 55 percent of its value and the INFINITI QX55 loses 57.9 percent of its value. This means the Infiniti Q50 retains 2.8 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the INFINITI QX55.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Infiniti Q50’s base engine makes 300 horsepower, and the INFINITI QX55 base engine makes 268 horsepower. The Q50 is rated to deliver an average of 23 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 580 miles. The QX55 is rated to deliver an average of 25 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 448 miles.This gives the INFINITI QX55 the advantage in fuel efficiency and the Infiniti Q50 the advantage in maximum range. Both models use premium unleaded.
Passenger Space Comparison: The INFINITI QX55, a crossover/compact SUV, has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front shoulder room, rear head room, rear shoulder room, rear leg room, and cargo space. The Infiniti Q50, a compact car, has the advantage in the area of front leg room.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
44150 - 62810
Starting MSRP:
43050
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
48163
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
31800 - 79900
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
47844 - 61324
Starting MSRP:
50150
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
49635
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
23800 - 79100
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
39500
Price Range:
32491 - 50065
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
47204
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
30035 - 91536
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
106
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
9749
# Good or Great Deals:
30
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
44866
Price Range:
38644 - 55961
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
51781
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
25863 - 81247
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
# Good or Great Deals:
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
23875
Depreciation %:
0.55458203
Resale Value $:
19175
Residual Value %:
0.44541797000000005
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
0.53606417
Category Depreciation Range:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
0.43563812 - 0.55458203
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
29171
Depreciation %:
0.5816731
Resale Value $:
20979
Residual Value %:
0.41832689999999995
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
0.53712559
Category Depreciation Range:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
0.38326835 - 0.59140478
Infiniti Q50 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.6 / 10
Reliability:
7.7 / 10
Retained Value:
7.5 / 10
Safety:
Not available
INFINITI QX55 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
7.3 / 10
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Infiniti Q50
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
11.3
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
10.9
Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
8.5 - 19.1
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.113
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for INFINITI QX55
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
14.6
Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
12.0 - 16.3
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.5349060293735424
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
1.7
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
1.2 - 16.4
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.76444533406365
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
2.2
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
0.8 - 54.4
Infiniti Q50 Rankings
Ranking
3 out of / 36Ranking
7 out of / 32Ranking
8 out of / 36Ranking
8 out of / 36Ranking
10 out of / 36Ranking
10 out of / 32Ranking
13 out of / 36Ranking
16 out of / 36Ranking
34 out of / 36INFINITI QX55 Rankings
Ranking
2 out of / 28Ranking
5 out of / 28Ranking
10 out of / 68Ranking
10 out of / 28Ranking
17 out of / 27Ranking
18 out of / 28Ranking
19 out of / 28Ranking
19 out of / 28Ranking
21 out of / 68Ranking
23 out of / 68Ranking
23 out of / 28Ranking
30 out of / 64Ranking
47 out of / 68Ranking
48 out of / 68Ranking
50 out of / 68Ranking
52 out of / 68Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Infiniti Q50 Trim Levels
Luxe, Red Sport 400, Sensory
INFINITI QX55 Trim Levels
Essential, Luxe, Sensory
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
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 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
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
300 hp @ 6400 rpm
Torque:
295 foot-lbs @ 1500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.080 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
268 hp @ 5600 rpm
Torque:
280 foot-lbs @ 1600 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.066 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3 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:
Premium Unleaded
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT Automatic)
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
22 / 28 / 25
Range (city/hwy):
352 / 448 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Navigation System:
Available
Paddle Shifters:
Available
Air Suspension:
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
Parking Sensors:
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
Available
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
Backup camera:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
Backup camera:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.5 inches
Front Leg Room:
44.5 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
56.7 inches
Rear Head Room:
36.8 inches
Rear Leg Room:
35.1 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
56.1 inches
Cargo Space:
13.5 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
Not yet available
Overall Interior Volume:
100.0 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.9 inches
Front Leg Room:
39.6 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
57.9 inches
Rear Head Room:
36.9 inches
Rear Leg Room:
38.7 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
57.1 inches
Cargo Space:
26.9 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
54.1 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
127.1 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3732 lbs
Width:
71.8 inches
Height:
56.8 inches
Length:
189.6 inches
Wheelbase:
112.2 inches
Ground Clearance:
5.3 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4070 lbs
Width:
85.1 inches
Height:
63.8 inches
Length:
186.3 inches
Wheelbase:
110.2 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.6 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
225/50R18
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
20.0 x 8.5 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P255/45R20
Exterior Colors
Black
Black Obsidian
Blue
Grand Blue
Gray
Graphite Shadow
Red
Dynamic Sunstone Red
White
Majestic White
Exterior Colors
Black
Black Obsidian
Blue
Hermosa Blue
Gray
Graphite Shadow / Slate Gray
Red
Not available
White
Radiant White
Interior Colors
Beige
Saddle Brown
Black
Graphite
Gray
Stone
Interior Colors
Beige
Not available
Black
Graphite
Gray
Stone
