2014 INFINITI Q50 vs 2014 Lexus IS

2014 INFINITI Q50

2014 Lexus IS

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4-Door Sedan AWD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Q50 4-Door Sedan AWD	19	27	$36,224	$38,950
Q50 4-Door Sedan Hybrid Premium AWD	28	35	$42,966	$46,200
Q50 4-Door Sedan Hybrid Premium RWD	29	36	$41,292	$44,400
Q50 4-Door Sedan Hybrid Sport AWD	27	31	$45,198	$48,600
Q50 4-Door Sedan Hybrid Sport RWD	28	34	$43,524	$46,800
Q50 4-Door Sedan Premium AWD	19	27	$38,874	$41,800
Q50 4-Door Sedan Premium RWD	20	29	$37,200	$40,000
Q50 4-Door Sedan RWD	20	29	$34,550	$37,150
Q50 4-Door Sedan Sport AWD	19	27	$42,269	$45,450
Q50 4-Door Sedan Sport RWD	20	29	$40,595	$43,650

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4-Door Sport Sedan Automatic AWD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
IS 250 4-Door Sport Sedan Automatic AWD	20	27	$35,930	$38,635
IS 250 4-Door Sport Sedan Automatic RWD	21	30	$33,573	$36,100
IS 250C 2-Door Conv	21	30	$39,861	$42,860
IS 350 4-Door Sedan AWD	19	26	$38,923	$41,850
IS 350 4-Door Sedan RWD	19	28	$36,841	$39,615
IS 350C 2-Door Conv	19	27	$43,839	$47,140
IS F 4-Door Sedan	16	23	$59,148	$63,600

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$36,224

$35,930

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$38,950

$38,635

Monthly Payment Estimate

$649 / month

$644 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

8.4

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8.0

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TCC’s Bottom Line

With a hot new look, a Hybrid, some world-first technology, and much-improved cabin refinement--combined with a sharp, eager driving character--the 2014 Infiniti Q50 seeks new sport-sedan believers.

The 2014 Lexus IS is an important car for the brand, and at first impression, the redesign is off to a good start.

TCC Likes

Beautiful new sheetmetal
Much-improved refinement
All-wheel drive on either model

Bold new looks
Much-improved interior design
LFA-inspired details

TCC Dislikes

Why are folding rear seats optional?
Direct Adaptive Steering feels dead on center
Brakes harder to modulate with Hybrid

Spindle grille can be overpowering for some
Hybrid unavailable in the U.S.
No manual transmission option

Fuel Economy

City

19 mpg

20 mpg

Highway

27 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Mid-Size Cars

Compact Cars

Interior Dimensions

Front Shoulder Room (in)

56.7

55.9

Second Head Room (in)

37.5

36.9

Second Shoulder Room (in)

56.1

53.4

Front Leg Room (in)

44.5

44.8

Passenger Volume (ft³)

113.9

90.2

Front Hip Room (in)

53.2

54.3

Second Leg Room (in)

35.1

32.2

Front Head Room (in)

40.2

38.2

Passenger Capacity

Second Hip Room (in)

52.5

Exterior Dimensions

Length, Overall (in)

188.3

183.7

Height, Overall (in)

57.2

56.3

Track Width, Rear (in)

60.2

Wheelbase (in)

112.2

110.2

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

71.8

71.3

Track Width, Front (in)

59.8

60.4

Min Ground Clearance (in)

5.1

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

13.5

13.8

Brakes

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.1

11.4

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.6

11.6

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

17.4

Steering

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

35.4

Tires

Rear Tire Size

P225/55VR17

P225/45VR17

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P225/55VR17

P225/45VR17

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3748

3649

Wheels

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

17 X 7.5

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

17 X 7.5

Electrical

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

150

100

Engine

Engine Type

Premium Unleaded V-6

Fuel System

Sequential MPI

Gasoline Direct Injection

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

269 @ 5200

185 @ 4800

Engine Order Code

Displacement

3.7 L/226

2.5 L/152

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

328 @ 7000

204 @ 6400

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

Transmission

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.97

3.17

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

3.19

2.04

Trans Order Code

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.41

1.00

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.86

0.59

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.92

3.52

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.36

4.10

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

2.04

1.40

Trans Type

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.77

Drivetrain

All Wheel

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

0.72

Trans Description Cont. Again

Summary

Body Style

Sedan

Vehicle Name

INFINITI Q50

Lexus IS 250

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front

Double Wishbone

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Double Wishbone

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Emissions

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

8.2

7.9

Crash Test Ratings

Overall Rating

Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger

Overall Side Crash Rating

Side Barrier Rating

Side Barrier Rating Driver

Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat

Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Rear Seat

Rollover Rating

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