2016 Infiniti Q50
Fuel economy, running costs, emissions and safety · from U.S. EPA and NHTSA data
The 2016 Infiniti Q50 is sold in the U.S. with gasoline and hybrid power. The EPA lists 10 configurations for this model year, with combined economy from 21 to 30 MPG and an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,650 to $3,800 at 15,000 miles.
Key numbers
| Model year | 2016 |
|---|---|
| Vehicle class | Midsize Cars |
| Fuel type(s) | Gasoline, Hybrid |
| Combined economy | 21-30 MPG |
| Best / worst combined | 30 / 21 MPG |
| Annual fuel cost | $2,650-$3,800 |
| Tailpipe CO₂ | 295-422 g/mi |
| EPA smog rating | 6-6 / 10 |
What it costs to fuel
Across its configurations, the 2016 Q50 costs about $2,650 to $3,800 a year to fuel at the EPA's 15,000-mile basis, averaging roughly $3,350. Over five years that is about $16,750 in fuel alone before maintenance, insurance and depreciation — which is why the running cost, not just the price, decides what a car really costs.
Relative to an average new vehicle, this Q50 configuration spends about $1,750 more on fuel over five years.
For context, the average combined economy of midsize cars in this dataset is about 32 MPG. The Q50 sits roughly 7 MPG below that mark at its midpoint, making it thirstier than average for its EPA class.
Configurations and fuel economy
| Version | Engine | Drive | Trans | Fuel | Combined | Annual fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q50 Hybrid | 3.5L 6-cyl | Rear-Wheel | Automatic | Hybrid | 30 MPG | $2,650 |
| Q50 Hybrid AWD | 3.5L 6-cyl | All-Wheel | Automatic | Hybrid | 28 MPG | $2,850 |
| Q50 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | Rear-Wheel | Automatic | Gasoline | 26 MPG | $3,050 |
| Q50 AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | All-Wheel | Automatic | Gasoline | 24 MPG | $3,300 |
| Q50 | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | Rear-Wheel | Automatic | Gasoline | 23 MPG | $3,450 |
| Q50S | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | Rear-Wheel | Automatic | Gasoline | 23 MPG | $3,450 |
| Q50S Red Sport | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | Rear-Wheel | Automatic | Gasoline | 22 MPG | $3,650 |
| Q50S Red Sport AWD | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | All-Wheel | Automatic | Gasoline | 22 MPG | $3,650 |
| Q50 AWD | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | All-Wheel | Automatic | Gasoline | 22 MPG | $3,650 |
| Q50S AWD | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | All-Wheel | Automatic | Gasoline | 21 MPG | $3,800 |
Emissions, safety and size
The 2016 Q50 records tailpipe CO₂ of 295-422 g/mi, an EPA smog rating of 6-6 out of 10. The EPA classifies it as midsize cars.
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Data: U.S. EPA FuelEconomy.gov (public domain) and NHTSA SafetyRatings. Figures are EPA estimates; real-world results vary.