Infiniti Q50 first generation

The Infiniti Q50 first generation (2013–2024): dimensions, weights, reliability and the official figures of its 74 versions in the European Union, the United Kingdom, France, the United States, and Canada.
Model codes: V37
Dimensions, weights and capacity
| Specification | Europe | North America | Wikipedia |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | |||
| Length | 4,790–4,810 mm RDW | 4,800–4,810 mm TC | 4,850 mm |
| Width | 1,820 mm RDW | 1,810–1,820 mm TC | 1,825 mm |
| Height | 1,450 mm RDW | 1,460 mm TC | – |
| Wheelbase | 2,850 mm RDW | 2,850 mm TC | 2,850–2,900 mm |
| Front track | 1,535–1,545 mm ASTRA | 1,540 mm TC | – |
| Rear track | 1,555–1,570 mm ASTRA | 1,590 mm TC | – |
| Weights and towing | |||
| Kerb weight | 1,485–1,801 kg RDW | 1,638–1,911 kg TC | 1,641–1,826 kg |
| Mass in running order | 1,585–1,901 kg RDW | – | – |
| Gross vehicle weight | 2,165–2,355 kg RDW | – | – |
| Towing, braked trailer | 1,500 kg RDW | – | – |
| Towing, unbraked trailer | 750 kg RDW | – | – |
| Seats and space | |||
| Seats | 5 RDW | – | – |
| Doors | 4 RDW | – | – |
| Boot space | – | – | 400–500 L |
| Luggage space (EPA) | – | 255–396 L EPA | – |
| Passenger space (EPA) | – | 2,832–2,888 L EPA | – |
| Fuel tank | – | – | 70–80 L |
| Performance | |||
| Top speed | 230–250 km/h RDW | – | 230–250 km/h |
| Torque | 349–400 Nm ASTRA | – | 270–546 Nm |
Tyre sizes (most common first): 245/40R19, 225/50R18
NHTSA overall safety rating (US): 2014–2015: ★★★★★
Ranges cover the generation’s versions and body styles; European and North American versions can differ. Sources: RDW type approvals (Netherlands), Transport Canada vehicle specifications, Wikipedia (en, de, fr, pl), ASTRA type approvals (Switzerland), US EPA fuel economy data, Traficom type approvals (Finland), NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Wikipedia figures are used under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Reliability and owner reports
UK MOT: first-time pass rate by age
| Age at test | Pass rate | UK average | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4–5 years | 87.4% (85.1–89.3) | 91.0% | 925 |
| 6–8 years | 84.5% (83.4–85.5) | 86.4% | 4,625 |
| 9–12 years | 80.1% (78.0–82.1) | 77.9% | 1,481 |
What the MOT finds
| Area | This model | UK average, same ages |
|---|---|---|
| Brakes | 28.6% | 21.6% |
| Tyres | 28.5% | 28.3% |
| Suspension | 23.2% | 14.7% |
| Lights and electrics | 6.3% | 9.8% |
| Visibility (glass, mirrors, wipers) | 5.4% | 6.9% |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 3.2% | 4.0% |
First MOT test of each car per year in 2022–2024, from the DVSA’s anonymised test results; only ages with at least 500 tests are shown. The figure in brackets is the 95% confidence interval; green or red means clearly above or below the UK average. The second table shows how often an item was noted (defect or advisory) in each area, against the UK average for cars of the same ages. DVSA anonymised MOT tests (Open Government Licence)
Owner complaints to NHTSA (US)
512 complaints for model years 2014–2023. 42 crashes · 5 fires · 22 injuries · 2 deaths
- Steering 128
- Electrical system 90
- Engine 86
- Transmission and drivetrain 79
- Airbags 65
- Speed control 45
Complaints are reported by owners and not checked by NHTSA; they are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular models have more. NHTSA owner complaints
All 74 versions of the Infiniti Q50 first generation
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European Union 16 versions
New cars registered in the EU (plus Norway and Iceland), from the European Environment Agency. Figures on the NEDC procedure until 2020 and on WLTP from 2021; versions are grouped by engine and power, with their number of registrations.
| Years and version | Engine | Power | Fuel | CO₂ | EU registrations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015–2020 | 3.5 L | 225 kW (306 PS) | Hybrid | 154–197 g/km | 772 |
| 2013–2020 | 3.5 L | 225 kW (306 PS) | Petrol | 153–190 g/km | 3,486 |
| 2014–2019 | 2.0 L | 155 kW (211 PS) | Petrol | 149–195 g/km | 2,128 |
| 2013–2019 | 2.1 L | 125 kW (170 PS) | Diesel | 120–123 g/km | 16,572 |
| 2016–2018 | 3.0 L | 298 kW (405 PS) | Petrol | 206–207 g/km | 200 |
| 2018 | 3.5 L | 225 kW (306 PS) | Petrol | 157 g/km | 34 |
| 2017 | 2.1 L | 125 kW (170 PS) | Other fuel | 121 g/km | 236 |
| 2017 | 2.0 L | 233 kW (317 PS) | Petrol | 151 g/km | 218 |
| 2017 | 3.5 L | 338 kW (460 PS) | Petrol | 159 g/km | 188 |
| 2017 | 3.0 L | 447 kW (608 PS) | Petrol | 206 g/km | 16 |
| 2017 | 2.1 L | 188 kW (256 PS) | Diesel | 127 g/km | 14 |
| 2013–2016 | 3.5 L | 225 kW (306 PS) | Other fuel | 124–159 g/km | 146 |
| 2015 | 2.1 L | – | Petrol | 152 g/km | 12 |
| 2014 | 3.5 L | – | LPG | 153 g/km | 16 |
| 2013 | 2.1 L | – | Other fuel | 122 g/km | 100 |
| 2013 | – | – | Petrol | 159 g/km | 16 |
United Kingdom 33 versions
New cars on sale in the UK, from the Vehicle Certification Agency. NEDC figures until 2018 and WLTP figures after; years are the editions a version appeared in.
| Years and version | Engine | Fuel | Gearbox | Consumption (combined) | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015–20182.0T 17'' wheel · Q50 2.0t 17 inch wheel | 2.0 L | Petrol | 7-speed automatic | 6.3 L/100 km NEDC | 146 g/km |
| 2015–20182.0T 19'' wheel · Q50 2.0t 19 inch wheel | 2.0 L | Petrol | 7-speed automatic | 6.5 L/100 km NEDC | 151 g/km |
| 2016–2018Q50 2.0t 18 inch wheel | 2.0 L | Petrol | 7-speed automatic | 6.4 L/100 km NEDC | 149 g/km |
| 2015–20182.2d 125 Diesel 19" wheel · Q50 2.2d 17-18 inch wheel · Q50 2.2d 18-19 inch wheel | 2.1 L | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 4.5 L/100 km NEDC | 118 g/km |
| 2016–2018Q50 2.2d 17 inch wheel | 2.1 L | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 4.3 L/100 km NEDC | 114 g/km |
| 2016–2018Q50 2.2d 17 inch wheel | 2.1 L | Diesel | 7-speed automatic | 4.5 L/100 km NEDC | 119 g/km |
| 2016–2018Q50 2.2d 18-19 inch wheel | 2.1 L | Diesel | 7-speed automatic | 4.6 L/100 km NEDC | 123 g/km |
| 2015–20183.5 Hybrid 4WD 19" wheel · Q50S Hybrid AWD | 3.5 L | Hybrid | 7-speed automatic | 6.8 L/100 km NEDC | 159 g/km |
| 2016–2018Q50S Hybrid | 3.5 L | Hybrid | 7-speed automatic | 6.2 L/100 km NEDC | 144 g/km |
| 20152.2d 125 Diesel 17" wheel | 2.1 L | Diesel | 7-speed automatic | 4.8 L/100 km NEDC | 124 g/km |
| 20152.2d 125 Diesel 17" wheel | 2.1 L | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 4.4 L/100 km NEDC | 114 g/km |
| 20152.2d 125 Diesel 19" wheel | 2.1 L | Diesel | 7-speed automatic | 4.9 L/100 km NEDC | 128 g/km |
| 20153.5 225 Hybrid 17" wheel | 3.5 L | Hybrid | 7-speed automatic | 5.9 L/100 km NEDC | 139 g/km |
| 20153.5 225 Hybrid 19" wheel | 3.5 L | Hybrid | 7-speed automatic | 6.2 L/100 km NEDC | 144 g/km |
| 20153.5 Hybrid 4WD 17" wheel | 3.5 L | Hybrid | 7-speed automatic | 6.6 L/100 km NEDC | 154 g/km |
| 2015HEV 2WD 17'' wheel | 3.5 L | Petrol | 7-speed automatic | 5.9 L/100 km NEDC | 139 g/km |
| 2015HEV 2WD 19'' wheel | 3.5 L | Petrol | 7-speed automatic | 6.2 L/100 km NEDC | 144 g/km |
| 2015HEV 4WD 17'' wheel | 3.5 L | Petrol | 7-speed automatic | 6.6 L/100 km NEDC | 154 g/km |
| 2015HEV 4WD 19'' wheel | 3.5 L | Petrol | 7-speed automatic | 6.8 L/100 km NEDC | 159 g/km |
| 20142.0l 17 inch wheel | 2.0 L | Petrol | Automatic | 6.3 L/100 km NEDC | 146 g/km |
| 20142.0l 19 inch wheel | 2.0 L | Petrol | Automatic | 6.5 L/100 km NEDC | 151 g/km |
| 20142.2d 125 Diesel 17" wheel | 2.1 L | Diesel | Manual | 4.4 L/100 km NEDC | 114 g/km |
| 20142.2d 125 Diesel 19" wheel | 2.1 L | Diesel | Manual | 4.5 L/100 km NEDC | 118 g/km |
| 20142.2d 125 Diesel 17" wheel | 2.1 L | Diesel | Automatic | 4.8 L/100 km NEDC | 124 g/km |
| 20142.2d 125 Diesel 19" wheel | 2.1 L | Diesel | Automatic | 4.9 L/100 km NEDC | 128 g/km |
| 20143.5 225 Hybrid 17" wheel | 3.5 L | Hybrid | Automatic | 5.9 L/100 km NEDC | 139 g/km |
| 2014HEV 2WD 17 inch wheel | 3.5 L | Petrol | Automatic | 5.9 L/100 km NEDC | 139 g/km |
| 20143.5 225 Hybrid 19" wheel | 3.5 L | Hybrid | Automatic | 6.2 L/100 km NEDC | 144 g/km |
| 2014HEV 2WD 19 inch wheel | 3.5 L | Petrol | Automatic | 6.2 L/100 km NEDC | 144 g/km |
| 20143.5 Hybrid 4WD 17" wheel | 3.5 L | Hybrid | Automatic | 6.6 L/100 km NEDC | 154 g/km |
| 2014HEV 4WD 17 inch wheel | 3.5 L | Petrol | Automatic | 6.6 L/100 km NEDC | 154 g/km |
| 20143.5 Hybrid 4WD 19" wheel | 3.5 L | Hybrid | Automatic | 6.8 L/100 km NEDC | 159 g/km |
| 2014HEV 4WD 19 inch wheel | 3.5 L | Petrol | Automatic | 6.8 L/100 km NEDC | 159 g/km |
France 12 versions
New cars on sale in France, from ADEME Car Labelling. NEDC figures until 2015, WLTP figures in the current catalogue.
| Years and version | Engine | Power | Fuel | Gearbox | Consumption (combined) | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–2015Q50 Premium 2.2d 7AT | – | 125 kW (170 PS) | Diesel | 7-speed automatic | 4.8 L/100 km NEDC | 124 g/km |
| 2014–2015Q50 Sport 2.2d 7AT | – | 125 kW (170 PS) | Diesel | 7-speed automatic | 4.9 L/100 km NEDC | 128 g/km |
| 2014–2015Q50 Premium 2.2d 6MT | – | 125 kW (170 PS) | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 4.4 L/100 km NEDC | 114 g/km |
| 2014–2015Q50 Sport 2.2d 6MT | – | 125 kW (170 PS) | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 4.5 L/100 km NEDC | 118 g/km |
| 2015Q50 2.0T Premium BVA | – | 155 kW (211 PS) | Petrol | 7-speed automatic | 6.3 L/100 km NEDC | 146 g/km |
| 2015Q50 2.0T Sport BVA | – | 155 kW (211 PS) | Petrol | 7-speed automatic | 6.5 L/100 km NEDC | 151 g/km |
| 2015Q50 Hyb Premium 7AT | – | 225 kW (306 PS) | Hybrid | 7-speed automatic | 5.9 L/100 km NEDC | 139 g/km |
| 2015Q50 Hyb Sport 7AT | – | 225 kW (306 PS) | Hybrid | 7-speed automatic | 6.2 L/100 km NEDC | 144 g/km |
| 2015Q50 Hyb Premium 7AT 4x4 | – | 225 kW (306 PS) | Hybrid | 7-speed automatic | 6.6 L/100 km NEDC | 154 g/km |
| 2015Q50 Hyb Sport 7AT 4x4 | – | 225 kW (306 PS) | Hybrid | 7-speed automatic | 6.8 L/100 km NEDC | 159 g/km |
| 2014Q50 Hyb 7AT | – | 225 kW (306 PS) | Hybrid | 7-speed automatic | 6.2 L/100 km NEDC | 144 g/km |
| 2014Q50 Hyb 7AT 4x4 | – | 225 kW (306 PS) | Hybrid | 7-speed automatic | 6.8 L/100 km NEDC | 159 g/km |
United States 9 versions
Model years sold in the USA, from the EPA and the Department of Energy (fueleconomy.gov). MPG on the EPA test; litres per 100 km = 235.215 ÷ MPG.
| Years and version | Engine | Fuel | Gearbox | Drive | Consumption (combined) | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016–2024SIDI | 3.0 L | Petrol | 7-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | 22–23 MPG (10.2–10.7 L/100 km) EPA | 240–251 g/km |
| 2016–2024SIDI | 3.0 L | Petrol | 7-speed automatic | All-wheel drive | 21–22 MPG (10.7–11.2 L/100 km) EPA | 250–262 g/km |
| 2017–2019SIDI | 2.0 L | Petrol | 7-speed automatic | All-wheel drive | 24 MPG (9.8 L/100 km) EPA | 227–229 g/km |
| 2016–2019SIDI | 2.0 L | Petrol | 7-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | 25–26 MPG (9.0–9.4 L/100 km) EPA | 214–221 g/km |
| 2014–2018 | 3.5 L | Hybrid | 7-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | 29–31 MPG (7.6–8.1 L/100 km) EPA | 175–191 g/km |
| 2014–2018 | 3.5 L | Hybrid | 7-speed automatic | All-wheel drive | 28–30 MPG (7.8–8.4 L/100 km) EPA | 182–199 g/km |
| 2016 | 2.0 L | Petrol | 7-speed automatic | All-wheel drive | 24 MPG (9.8 L/100 km) EPA | 226 g/km |
| 2014–2015 | 3.7 L | Petrol | 7-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | 23 MPG (10.2 L/100 km) EPA | 239–242 g/km |
| 2014–2015 | 3.7 L | Petrol | 7-speed automatic | All-wheel drive | 22 MPG (10.7 L/100 km) EPA | 255–256 g/km |
Canada 4 versions
Model years sold in Canada, from Natural Resources Canada fuel consumption ratings (5-cycle test).
| Years and version | Engine | Fuel | Gearbox | Consumption (combined) | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016–2024Mid-size | 3.0 L | Petrol | 7-speed automatic | 10.3–11.1 L/100 km 5-cycle | 242–262 g/km |
| 2016–2019Mid-size | 2.0 L | Petrol | 7-speed automatic | 9.1–9.7 L/100 km 5-cycle | 214–229 g/km |
| 2014–2018Compact | 3.5 L | Petrol | 7-speed automatic | 7.5–8.5 L/100 km 5-cycle | 172–200 g/km |
| 2014–2015Mid-size | 3.7 L | Petrol | 7-speed automatic | 10.2–10.8 L/100 km 5-cycle | 235–248 g/km |
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Official figures are measured on standard test procedures and differ between markets. Your consumption depends on how, where and in what conditions you drive.





