Infiniti Q50 first generation

Infiniti Q50 first generation
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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

SpecificationEuropeNorth AmericaWikipedia
Dimensions
Length4,790–4,810 mm RDW4,800–4,810 mm TC4,850 mm
Width1,820 mm RDW1,810–1,820 mm TC1,825 mm
Height1,450 mm RDW1,460 mm TC–
Wheelbase2,850 mm RDW2,850 mm TC2,850–2,900 mm
Front track1,535–1,545 mm ASTRA1,540 mm TC–
Rear track1,555–1,570 mm ASTRA1,590 mm TC–
Weights and towing
Kerb weight1,485–1,801 kg RDW1,638–1,911 kg TC1,641–1,826 kg
Mass in running order1,585–1,901 kg RDW––
Gross vehicle weight2,165–2,355 kg RDW––
Towing, braked trailer1,500 kg RDW––
Towing, unbraked trailer750 kg RDW––
Seats and space
Seats5 RDW––
Doors4 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 speed230–250 km/h RDW–230–250 km/h
Torque349–400 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 testPass rateUK averageTests
4–5 years87.4% (85.1–89.3)91.0%925
6–8 years84.5% (83.4–85.5)86.4%4,625
9–12 years80.1% (78.0–82.1)77.9%1,481

What the MOT finds

AreaThis modelUK average, same ages
Brakes28.6%21.6%
Tyres28.5%28.3%
Suspension23.2%14.7%
Lights and electrics6.3%9.8%
Visibility (glass, mirrors, wipers)5.4%6.9%
Noise, emissions and leaks3.2%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 versionEnginePowerFuelCO₂EU registrations
2015–20203.5 L225 kW (306 PS)Hybrid154–197 g/km772
2013–20203.5 L225 kW (306 PS)Petrol153–190 g/km3,486
2014–20192.0 L155 kW (211 PS)Petrol149–195 g/km2,128
2013–20192.1 L125 kW (170 PS)Diesel120–123 g/km16,572
2016–20183.0 L298 kW (405 PS)Petrol206–207 g/km200
20183.5 L225 kW (306 PS)Petrol157 g/km34
20172.1 L125 kW (170 PS)Other fuel121 g/km236
20172.0 L233 kW (317 PS)Petrol151 g/km218
20173.5 L338 kW (460 PS)Petrol159 g/km188
20173.0 L447 kW (608 PS)Petrol206 g/km16
20172.1 L188 kW (256 PS)Diesel127 g/km14
2013–20163.5 L225 kW (306 PS)Other fuel124–159 g/km146
20152.1 L–Petrol152 g/km12
20143.5 L–LPG153 g/km16
20132.1 L–Other fuel122 g/km100
2013––Petrol159 g/km16

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 versionEngineFuelGearboxConsumption (combined)CO₂
2015–20182.0T 17'' wheel · Q50 2.0t 17 inch wheel2.0 LPetrol7-speed automatic6.3 L/100 km NEDC146 g/km
2015–20182.0T 19'' wheel · Q50 2.0t 19 inch wheel2.0 LPetrol7-speed automatic6.5 L/100 km NEDC151 g/km
2016–2018Q50 2.0t 18 inch wheel2.0 LPetrol7-speed automatic6.4 L/100 km NEDC149 g/km
2015–20182.2d 125 Diesel 19" wheel · Q50 2.2d 17-18 inch wheel · Q50 2.2d 18-19 inch wheel2.1 LDiesel6-speed manual4.5 L/100 km NEDC118 g/km
2016–2018Q50 2.2d 17 inch wheel2.1 LDiesel6-speed manual4.3 L/100 km NEDC114 g/km
2016–2018Q50 2.2d 17 inch wheel2.1 LDiesel7-speed automatic4.5 L/100 km NEDC119 g/km
2016–2018Q50 2.2d 18-19 inch wheel2.1 LDiesel7-speed automatic4.6 L/100 km NEDC123 g/km
2015–20183.5 Hybrid 4WD 19" wheel · Q50S Hybrid AWD3.5 LHybrid7-speed automatic6.8 L/100 km NEDC159 g/km
2016–2018Q50S Hybrid3.5 LHybrid7-speed automatic6.2 L/100 km NEDC144 g/km
20152.2d 125 Diesel 17" wheel2.1 LDiesel7-speed automatic4.8 L/100 km NEDC124 g/km
20152.2d 125 Diesel 17" wheel2.1 LDiesel6-speed manual4.4 L/100 km NEDC114 g/km
20152.2d 125 Diesel 19" wheel2.1 LDiesel7-speed automatic4.9 L/100 km NEDC128 g/km
20153.5 225 Hybrid 17" wheel3.5 LHybrid7-speed automatic5.9 L/100 km NEDC139 g/km
20153.5 225 Hybrid 19" wheel3.5 LHybrid7-speed automatic6.2 L/100 km NEDC144 g/km
20153.5 Hybrid 4WD 17" wheel3.5 LHybrid7-speed automatic6.6 L/100 km NEDC154 g/km
2015HEV 2WD 17'' wheel3.5 LPetrol7-speed automatic5.9 L/100 km NEDC139 g/km
2015HEV 2WD 19'' wheel3.5 LPetrol7-speed automatic6.2 L/100 km NEDC144 g/km
2015HEV 4WD 17'' wheel3.5 LPetrol7-speed automatic6.6 L/100 km NEDC154 g/km
2015HEV 4WD 19'' wheel3.5 LPetrol7-speed automatic6.8 L/100 km NEDC159 g/km
20142.0l 17 inch wheel2.0 LPetrolAutomatic6.3 L/100 km NEDC146 g/km
20142.0l 19 inch wheel2.0 LPetrolAutomatic6.5 L/100 km NEDC151 g/km
20142.2d 125 Diesel 17" wheel2.1 LDieselManual4.4 L/100 km NEDC114 g/km
20142.2d 125 Diesel 19" wheel2.1 LDieselManual4.5 L/100 km NEDC118 g/km
20142.2d 125 Diesel 17" wheel2.1 LDieselAutomatic4.8 L/100 km NEDC124 g/km
20142.2d 125 Diesel 19" wheel2.1 LDieselAutomatic4.9 L/100 km NEDC128 g/km
20143.5 225 Hybrid 17" wheel3.5 LHybridAutomatic5.9 L/100 km NEDC139 g/km
2014HEV 2WD 17 inch wheel3.5 LPetrolAutomatic5.9 L/100 km NEDC139 g/km
20143.5 225 Hybrid 19" wheel3.5 LHybridAutomatic6.2 L/100 km NEDC144 g/km
2014HEV 2WD 19 inch wheel3.5 LPetrolAutomatic6.2 L/100 km NEDC144 g/km
20143.5 Hybrid 4WD 17" wheel3.5 LHybridAutomatic6.6 L/100 km NEDC154 g/km
2014HEV 4WD 17 inch wheel3.5 LPetrolAutomatic6.6 L/100 km NEDC154 g/km
20143.5 Hybrid 4WD 19" wheel3.5 LHybridAutomatic6.8 L/100 km NEDC159 g/km
2014HEV 4WD 19 inch wheel3.5 LPetrolAutomatic6.8 L/100 km NEDC159 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 versionEnginePowerFuelGearboxConsumption (combined)CO₂
2014–2015Q50 Premium 2.2d 7AT–125 kW (170 PS)Diesel7-speed automatic4.8 L/100 km NEDC124 g/km
2014–2015Q50 Sport 2.2d 7AT–125 kW (170 PS)Diesel7-speed automatic4.9 L/100 km NEDC128 g/km
2014–2015Q50 Premium 2.2d 6MT–125 kW (170 PS)Diesel6-speed manual4.4 L/100 km NEDC114 g/km
2014–2015Q50 Sport 2.2d 6MT–125 kW (170 PS)Diesel6-speed manual4.5 L/100 km NEDC118 g/km
2015Q50 2.0T Premium BVA–155 kW (211 PS)Petrol7-speed automatic6.3 L/100 km NEDC146 g/km
2015Q50 2.0T Sport BVA–155 kW (211 PS)Petrol7-speed automatic6.5 L/100 km NEDC151 g/km
2015Q50 Hyb Premium 7AT–225 kW (306 PS)Hybrid7-speed automatic5.9 L/100 km NEDC139 g/km
2015Q50 Hyb Sport 7AT–225 kW (306 PS)Hybrid7-speed automatic6.2 L/100 km NEDC144 g/km
2015Q50 Hyb Premium 7AT 4x4–225 kW (306 PS)Hybrid7-speed automatic6.6 L/100 km NEDC154 g/km
2015Q50 Hyb Sport 7AT 4x4–225 kW (306 PS)Hybrid7-speed automatic6.8 L/100 km NEDC159 g/km
2014Q50 Hyb 7AT–225 kW (306 PS)Hybrid7-speed automatic6.2 L/100 km NEDC144 g/km
2014Q50 Hyb 7AT 4x4–225 kW (306 PS)Hybrid7-speed automatic6.8 L/100 km NEDC159 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 versionEngineFuelGearboxDriveConsumption (combined)CO₂
2016–2024SIDI3.0 LPetrol7-speed automaticRear-wheel drive22–23 MPG (10.2–10.7 L/100 km) EPA240–251 g/km
2016–2024SIDI3.0 LPetrol7-speed automaticAll-wheel drive21–22 MPG (10.7–11.2 L/100 km) EPA250–262 g/km
2017–2019SIDI2.0 LPetrol7-speed automaticAll-wheel drive24 MPG (9.8 L/100 km) EPA227–229 g/km
2016–2019SIDI2.0 LPetrol7-speed automaticRear-wheel drive25–26 MPG (9.0–9.4 L/100 km) EPA214–221 g/km
2014–20183.5 LHybrid7-speed automaticRear-wheel drive29–31 MPG (7.6–8.1 L/100 km) EPA175–191 g/km
2014–20183.5 LHybrid7-speed automaticAll-wheel drive28–30 MPG (7.8–8.4 L/100 km) EPA182–199 g/km
20162.0 LPetrol7-speed automaticAll-wheel drive24 MPG (9.8 L/100 km) EPA226 g/km
2014–20153.7 LPetrol7-speed automaticRear-wheel drive23 MPG (10.2 L/100 km) EPA239–242 g/km
2014–20153.7 LPetrol7-speed automaticAll-wheel drive22 MPG (10.7 L/100 km) EPA255–256 g/km

Canada 4 versions

Model years sold in Canada, from Natural Resources Canada fuel consumption ratings (5-cycle test).

Years and versionEngineFuelGearboxConsumption (combined)CO₂
2016–2024Mid-size3.0 LPetrol7-speed automatic10.3–11.1 L/100 km 5-cycle242–262 g/km
2016–2019Mid-size2.0 LPetrol7-speed automatic9.1–9.7 L/100 km 5-cycle214–229 g/km
2014–2018Compact3.5 LPetrol7-speed automatic7.5–8.5 L/100 km 5-cycle172–200 g/km
2014–2015Mid-size3.7 LPetrol7-speed automatic10.2–10.8 L/100 km 5-cycle235–248 g/km

Similar models from other brands

Official figures are measured on standard test procedures and differ between markets. Your consumption depends on how, where and in what conditions you drive.