Infiniti Q50 vs. Kia Stinger

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Infiniti Q50 and Kia Stinger 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 Kia Stinger.

When we compare the Infiniti Q50's and the Kia Stinger's specifications and ratings, the Infiniti Q50 has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, and interior volume. The Kia Stinger has the advantage in the areas of new vehicle base pricing, fuel efficiency and resale value. The Infiniti Q50 and Kia Stinger have the same base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Infiniti Q50's and the Kia Stinger's specifications and ratings, the Kia Stinger is a better car than the Infiniti Q50.

Pricing: A used 2023 Infiniti Q50 ranges from $27,732 to $44,881 while a used 2023 Kia Stinger is priced between $28,000 to $45,998. For a new model, the Infiniti Q50's price is between $43,551 and $61,897, with the Kia Stinger priced between $38,607 and $57,090.

Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Infiniti Q50 loses 55 percent of its value and the Kia Stinger loses 48.8 percent of its value. This means the Kia Stinger retains 6.2 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Infiniti Q50.

Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the base engine of both the Infiniti Q50 and the Kia Stinger makes 300 horsepower. The Q50 is rated to deliver an average of 23 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 580 miles. The Stinger is rated to deliver an average of 25 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 509 miles.This gives the Kia Stinger the advantage in fuel efficiency and the Infiniti Q50 the advantage in maximum range. Both models use premium unleaded.

Passenger Space Comparison: The Infiniti Q50, a compact car, has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front shoulder room, front leg room and rear shoulder room. The Kia Stinger, a midsize car, has the advantage in the areas of rear head room, rear leg room and cargo space.

Safety Ratings: The Kia Stinger has an average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.