Infiniti Q50 vs. Toyota Avalon

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Infiniti Q50 and Toyota Avalon 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 Toyota Avalon.

When comparing the Infiniti Q50's and the Toyota Avalon's specifications and ratings, The Toyota Avalon has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, and fuel efficiency, reliability, resale value, interior volume, overall quality score and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Infiniti Q50's and the Toyota Avalon's specifications and ratings, the Toyota Avalon is a better car than the Infiniti Q50.

Pricing: A used 2022 Infiniti Q50 ranges from $25,272 to $37,940 while a used 2022 Toyota Avalon is priced between $23,973 to $39,286.

Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Infiniti Q50 loses 55 percent of its value and the Toyota Avalon loses 43.1 percent of its value. This means the Toyota Avalon retains 11.9 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Infiniti Q50.

Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Infiniti Q50 is 7.6 out of 10 while the Toyota Avalon's quality rating is 8.3 out of 10. This results in the Infiniti Q50 being ranked 17 out of 35 Best Luxury Small Cars and the Toyota Avalon being ranked 1 out of 4 Best Large Cars.

Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Infiniti Q50 is 7.7 out of 10. For the Toyota Avalon the reliability rating is 8.7 out of 10. This gives the Toyota Avalon a slight advantage in reliability compared to the Infiniti Q50.

Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Infiniti Q50’s base engine makes 300 horsepower, and the Toyota Avalon base engine makes 301 horsepower. The Q50 is rated to deliver an average of 23 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 580 miles. The Avalon is rated to deliver an average of 26 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 464 miles.This gives the Toyota Avalon the advantage in fuel efficiency and the Infiniti Q50 the advantage in maximum range. The Q50 uses premium unleaded, and the Avalon uses regular unleaded.

Passenger Space Comparison: The Toyota Avalon, a large car, has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more 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 areas of front head room and front leg room.

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