Infiniti Q50 Red Sport MPG by year — every rating on record
The Infiniti Q50 Red Sport has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 7 model years, from 2018 to 2024. Across those years its best rated version returned 22 mpg (2018) and its thirstiest returned 22 mpg (2018). The EPA record holds 14 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a Midsize Cars.
Year-by-year EPA ratings
| Model year | Configurations | Best combined | Worst combined | Class rank that year | Drivetrains | Fuel | EPA class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 2 | 22 mpg | 22 mpg | #106 of 125 (15th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Midsize Cars |
| 2019 | 2 | 22 mpg | 22 mpg | #112 of 127 (12th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Midsize Cars |
| 2020 | 2 | 22 mpg | 22 mpg | #105 of 124 (15th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Midsize Cars |
| 2021 | 2 | 22 mpg | 22 mpg | #96 of 116 (17th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Midsize Cars |
| 2022 | 2 | 22 mpg | 22 mpg | #101 of 121 (17th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Midsize Cars |
| 2023 | 2 | 22 mpg | 22 mpg | #96 of 117 (18th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Midsize Cars |
| 2024 | 2 | 22 mpg | 22 mpg | #88 of 101 (13th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Midsize 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 Red Sport placed highest in 2024 at #88 of 101, and lowest in 2019 at #112 of 127. It spent 0 of its 7 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 14 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 3.0L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S7) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged | 20 | 26 | 22 | 522.7 | 13.5 | $3,500 | 403 | 5/10 |
| 2024 | 3.0L 6-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S7) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged | 19 | 26 | 22 | 522.7 | 13.5 | $3,500 | 411 | 5/10 |
| 2023 | 3.0L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S7) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged | 20 | 26 | 22 | 522.7 | 13.5 | $3,500 | 403 | 5/10 |
| 2023 | 3.0L 6-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S7) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged | 19 | 26 | 22 | 522.7 | 13.5 | $3,500 | 411 | 5/10 |
| 2022 | 3.0L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S7) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged | 20 | 26 | 22 | 522.7 | 13.5 | $3,500 | 403 | 5/10 |
| 2022 | 3.0L 6-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S7) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged | 19 | 26 | 22 | 522.7 | 13.5 | $3,500 | 411 | 5/10 |
| 2021 | 3.0L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S7) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged | 20 | 26 | 22 | 522.7 | 13.5 | $3,500 | 403 | 4/10 |
| 2021 | 3.0L 6-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S7) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged | 19 | 26 | 22 | 522.7 | 13.5 | $3,500 | 411 | 4/10 |
| 2020 | 3.0L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S7) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged | 20 | 26 | 22 | 522.7 | 13.5 | $3,500 | 404 | 4/10 |
| 2020 | 3.0L 6-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S7) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged | 19 | 26 | 22 | 522.7 | 13.5 | $3,500 | 405 | 4/10 |
| 2019 | 3.0L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S7) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged | 20 | 26 | 22 | 522.7 | 13.5 | $3,500 | 404 | 4/10 |
| 2019 | 3.0L 6-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S7) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged | 19 | 26 | 22 | 522.7 | 13.5 | $3,500 | 405 | 4/10 |
| 2018 | 3.0L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S7) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged | 20 | 26 | 22 | 522.7 | 13.5 | $3,500 | 404 | 4/10 |
| 2018 | 3.0L 6-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S7) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged | 19 | 26 | 22 | 522.7 | 13.5 | $3,500 | 405 | 4/10 |
What Q50 Red Sport fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2024 Infiniti Q50 Red Sport burns 523 to 523 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 | $1,568 | $1,568 | $0 |
| $3.50/gal | $1,830 | $1,830 | $0 |
| $4.00/gal | $2,091 | $2,091 | $0 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 2024 model year is $3,500 to $3,500 a year in fuel, or $6,250 more than the average new vehicle over five years.
How it compares with other Midsize Cars
Across the 483 nameplates EPA classifies as Midsize Cars, the median best combined rating is 25 mpg. At 22 mpg the Infiniti Q50 Red Sport is 3 mpg below the median, which is worth about $220 a year at $3.50 a gallon.
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