Infiniti Q50 Hybrid MPG by year — every rating on record
The Infiniti Q50 Hybrid has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 5 model years, from 2014 to 2018. Across those years its best rated version returned 31 mpg (2014) and its thirstiest returned 28 mpg (2016). The EPA record holds 10 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a Compact Cars.
Year-by-year EPA ratings
| Model year | Configurations | Best combined | Worst combined | Class rank that year | Drivetrains | Fuel | EPA class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 2 | 31 mpg | 30 mpg | #24 of 96 (76th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Compact Cars |
| 2015 | 2 | 31 mpg | 30 mpg | #24 of 102 (77th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Compact Cars |
| 2016 | 2 | 30 mpg | 28 mpg | #28 of 108 (75th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Compact Cars |
| 2017 | 2 | 29 mpg | 28 mpg | #34 of 100 (67th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Compact Cars |
| 2018 | 2 | 29 mpg | 28 mpg | #31 of 95 (68th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Compact Cars |
Where it has stood in its class
Ranked against every other nameplate the EPA filed under the same class that year. The Infiniti Q50 Hybrid placed highest in 2014 at #24 of 96, and lowest in 2017 at #34 of 100. It spent 5 of its 5 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 10 configurations EPA lists for this nameplate, newest first.
| Year | Configuration | Engine detail | City | Highway | Combined | Gallons/yr | Barrels/yr | EPA fuel cost/yr | CO2 g/mi | GHG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 3.5L 6-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S7) Premium | 3.5L 6-cyl, Hybrid, start-stop | 26 | 30 | 28 | 410.7 | 10.6 | $2,750 | 321 | 6/10 |
| 2018 | 3.5L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S7) Premium | 3.5L 6-cyl, Hybrid, start-stop | 27 | 32 | 29 | 396.6 | 10.3 | $2,650 | 308 | 6/10 |
| 2017 | 3.5L 6-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S7) Premium | 3.5L 6-cyl, Hybrid, start-stop | 26 | 30 | 28 | 410.7 | 10.6 | $2,750 | 321 | 6/10 |
| 2017 | 3.5L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S7) Premium | 3.5L 6-cyl, Hybrid, start-stop | 27 | 32 | 29 | 396.6 | 10.3 | $2,650 | 308 | 7/10 |
| 2016 | 3.5L 6-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S7) Premium | 3.5L 6-cyl, Hybrid, start-stop | 27 | 30 | 28 | 410.7 | 10.6 | $2,750 | 315 | 7/10 |
| 2016 | 3.5L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S7) Premium | 3.5L 6-cyl, Hybrid, start-stop | 28 | 33 | 30 | 383.3 | 9.9 | $2,600 | 295 | 7/10 |
| 2015 | 3.5L 6-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S7) Premium | 3.5L 6-cyl, Hybrid, start-stop | 28 | 34 | 30 | 383.3 | 9.9 | $2,600 | 293 | 7/10 |
| 2015 | 3.5L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S7) Premium | 3.5L 6-cyl, Hybrid, start-stop | 29 | 36 | 31 | 371.0 | 9.6 | $2,500 | 286 | 8/10 |
| 2014 | 3.5L 6-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S7) Premium | 3.5L 6-cyl, Hybrid, start-stop | 28 | 34 | 30 | 383.3 | 9.9 | $2,600 | 293 | 8/10 |
| 2014 | 3.5L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S7) Premium | 3.5L 6-cyl, Hybrid, start-stop | 29 | 36 | 31 | 371.0 | 9.6 | $2,500 | 282 | 8/10 |
How the rating has moved between model years
Comparing the best-rated configuration of each year. 0 of 2 year-over-year steps improved the top rating.
| Change | Best combined | Delta | Gallons a year at the newer rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 → 2016 | 31 → 30 mpg | -1 mpg | 383 gal |
| 2016 → 2017 | 30 → 29 mpg | -1 mpg | 397 gal |
What Q50 Hybrid fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2018 Infiniti Q50 Hybrid burns 397 to 411 gallons depending on configuration. Below is what that costs at three pump prices, and how much more the thirstiest configuration costs than the most efficient one.
| Pump price | Most efficient | Thirstiest | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|
| $3.00/gal | $1,190 | $1,232 | $42 |
| $3.50/gal | $1,388 | $1,438 | $50 |
| $4.00/gal | $1,586 | $1,643 | $57 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 2018 model year is $2,650 to $2,750 a year in fuel, or $2,000 more than the average new vehicle over five years.
How it compares with other Compact Cars
Across the 498 nameplates EPA classifies as Compact Cars, the median best combined rating is 26 mpg. At 29 mpg the Infiniti Q50 Hybrid is 3 mpg better the median, which is worth about $160 a year at $3.50 a gallon.
- All Compact Cars rankings — every nameplate in the class, best to worst.
Other Infiniti nameplates
Every Infiniti model compared → — all nameplates ranked by best combined rating, with what each one costs a year.