Nissan Z vs. INFINITI Q60
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Nissan Z and INFINITI Q60 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 Nissan Z and the INFINITI Q60.
When we compare the Nissan Z's and the INFINITI Q60's specifications and ratings, the Nissan Z 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 Q60 has the advantage in the area of interior volume. The Nissan Z and INFINITI Q60 have the same fuel efficiency. Based on this comparison of the Nissan Z's and the INFINITI Q60's specifications and ratings, the Nissan Z is a better car than the INFINITI Q60.
Pricing: A used 2024 Nissan Z ranges from $30,211 to $67,265 while a used 2022 INFINITI Q60 is priced between $33,933 to $58,791. For a new model, the Nissan Z's price is between $44,162 and $69,421, with the INFINITI Q60 priced between $45,140 and $65,409.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Nissan Z loses 30.4 percent of its value and the INFINITI Q60 loses 43.8 percent of its value. This means the Nissan Z retains 13.4 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the INFINITI Q60.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Nissan Z’s base engine makes 400 horsepower, and the INFINITI Q60 base engine makes 300 horsepower. Both the Z and the Q60 are rated to deliver an average of 22 miles per gallon, with highway ranges of 459 and 560 miles respectively. Both models use premium unleaded.
Passenger Space Comparison: While both models are sports cars, the INFINITI Q60 has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front shoulder room, front leg room, and cargo space. The Nissan Z has the advantage in the area of front head room.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
$44,162 - $69,421
Starting MSRP:
$42,970
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Sports Cars)
$34,022
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Sports Cars)
$28,985 - $42,970
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
$45,140 - $65,409
Starting MSRP:
$42,250
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
$101,162
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
$42,250 - $500,000
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$54,605
Price Range:
$30,211 - $67,265
Category Avg Price:
(Sports Cars)
$50,979
Category Avg Price Range:
(Sports Cars)
$35,475 - $58,789
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
1,120
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
219
# Good or Great Deals:
37
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$44,693
Price Range:
$33,933 - $58,791
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
$100,237
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
$44,693 - $219,245
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
43
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
24,449
# Good or Great Deals:
13
Nissan Z Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
8.6 / 10
Safety:
Not available
INFINITI Q60 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.0 / 10
Reliability:
6.3 / 10
Retained Value:
7.8 / 10
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Nissan Z
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Sports Cars)
12.3
Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Sports Cars)
8.9 - 15.3
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for INFINITI Q60
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
10.2
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
10.2
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
6.7 - 15.2
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
3.1%
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
2.8
Typical Category Recalls:
(Sports Cars)
2.8
Category Range for Recalls:
(Sports Cars)
1.6 - 6.6
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.2
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
2.2
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
1.2 - 31
Nissan Z Rankings
Ranking
6 out of / 15Ranking
6 out of / 15Ranking
7 out of / 15Ranking
7 out of / 15Ranking
10 out of / 15Ranking
10 out of / 10INFINITI Q60 Rankings
Ranking
7 out of / 41Ranking
10 out of / 41Ranking
18 out of / 41Ranking
23 out of / 41Ranking
28 out of / 41Ranking
28 out of / 41Ranking
29 out of / 41Available Body Styles
Coupe
Available Body Styles
Coupe
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Nissan Z Trim Levels
NISMO, Performance, Sport
INFINITI Q60 Trim Levels
3.0T Luxe, 3.0T Pure, Red Sport 400
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
3 years / 36000 miles
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:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
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:
Not yet available
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:
400 hp @ 6400 rpm
Torque:
350 foot-lbs @ 1600 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.113 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
300 hp @ 6400 rpm
Torque:
295 foot-lbs @ 1600 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.080 hp per pound
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
19 / 28 / 22
Range (city/hwy):
312 / 459 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
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):
19 / 28 / 22
Range (city/hwy):
380 / 560 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Heated Seats
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Wifi:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Bench Seats:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Power outlet:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Heated Seats
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Available
Wifi:
Standard
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Bench Seats:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Forward Collision Warning:
Available
Lane Departure Warning:
Available
Pedestrian Detection:
Available
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
38.2 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.9 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
54.2 inches
Rear Head Room:
Not yet available
Rear Leg Room:
Not yet available
Rear Shoulder Room:
Not yet available
Cargo Space:
7 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
52.0 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
37.9 inches
Front Leg Room:
43.1 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
54.6 inches
Rear Head Room:
34.5 inches
Rear Leg Room:
32.4 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
52 inches
Cargo Space:
8.7 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
85.4 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3549 lbs
Width:
72.6 inches
Height:
51.8 inches
Length:
172.4 inches
Wheelbase:
100.4 inches
Ground Clearance:
4.8 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3747 lbs
Width:
80.8 inches
Height:
54.5 inches
Length:
184.4 inches
Wheelbase:
112.2 inches
Ground Clearance:
4.9 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 9.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
245/45R18
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
19.0 x 9.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P255/40R19
Exterior Colors
Black
Black Diamond Pearl
Blue
Seiran Blue Metallic/Super Black
Gray
Boulder Gray/Super Black / Gun Metallic
Red
Passion Red TriCoat/Super Black / Rosewood Metallic
Silver
Brilliant Silver/Super Black
White
Everest White Pearl TriCoat/Super Black
Yellow
Ikazuchi Yellow Pearl TriCoat/Super Black
Exterior Colors
Black
Black Obsidian
Blue
Not available
Gray
Graphite Shadow
Red
Not available
Silver
Not available
White
Pure White
Yellow
Not available
Interior Colors
Black
Graphite
Interior Colors
Black
Graphite
