2016 Infiniti QX50
Fuel economy, running costs, emissions and safety · from U.S. EPA and NHTSA data
The 2016 Infiniti QX50 is sold in the U.S. with gasoline power. The EPA lists 2 configurations for this model year, with combined economy from 20 to 20 MPG and an estimated annual fuel cost of $4,000 to $4,000 at 15,000 miles.
Key numbers
| Model year | 2016 |
|---|---|
| Vehicle class | Small Station Wagons |
| Fuel type(s) | Gasoline |
| Combined economy | 20-20 MPG |
| Best / worst combined | 20 / 20 MPG |
| Annual fuel cost | $4,000-$4,000 |
| Tailpipe CO₂ | 448-452 g/mi |
| EPA smog rating | 6-6 / 10 |
What it costs to fuel
Across its configurations, the 2016 QX50 costs about $4,000 to $4,000 a year to fuel at the EPA's 15,000-mile basis, averaging roughly $4,000. Over five years that is about $20,000 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 QX50 configuration spends about $8,500 more on fuel over five years.
For context, the average combined economy of small station wagons in this dataset is about 35 MPG. The QX50 sits roughly 15 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| QX50 | 3.7L 6-cyl | Rear-Wheel | Automatic | Gasoline | 20 MPG | $4,000 |
| QX50 AWD | 3.7L 6-cyl | All-Wheel | Automatic | Gasoline | 20 MPG | $4,000 |
Emissions, safety and size
The 2016 QX50 records tailpipe CO₂ of 448-452 g/mi, an EPA smog rating of 6-6 out of 10. The EPA classifies it as small station wagons.
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Data: U.S. EPA FuelEconomy.gov (public domain) and NHTSA SafetyRatings. Figures are EPA estimates; real-world results vary.