2019 INFINITI Q50 vs 2019 Lexus IS

2019 INFINITI Q50

2019 Lexus IS

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2.0t PURE AWD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Q50 2.0t PURE AWD	22	28	$35,391	$37,650
Q50 2.0t PURE RWD	23	30	$33,511	$35,650
Q50 3.0t LUXE AWD	19	27	$37,479	$40,300
Q50 3.0t LUXE RWD	20	29	$35,619	$38,300
Q50 3.0t SPORT AWD	19	27	$47,047	$50,050
Q50 3.0t SPORT RWD	20	29	$45,167	$48,050
Q50 3.0t Signature Edition AWD	19	27	$41,031	$43,650
Q50 3.0t Signature Edition RWD	20	29	$39,151	$41,650
Q50 RED SPORT 400 AWD	19	26	$50,149	$53,350
Q50 RED SPORT 400 RWD	20	26	$48,269	$51,350

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IS 300 AWD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
IS IS 300 AWD	19	26	$38,139	$41,010
IS IS 300 F SPORT AWD	19	26	$38,139	$41,010
IS IS 300 F SPORT RWD	21	30	$35,861	$38,560
IS IS 300 RWD	21	30	$35,861	$38,560
IS IS 350 AWD	19	26	$41,240	$44,345
IS IS 350 F SPORT AWD	19	26	$41,240	$44,345
IS IS 350 F SPORT RWD	20	28	$39,229	$42,180
IS IS 350 RWD	20	28	$39,229	$42,180

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$35,391

$38,139

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$37,650

$41,010

Monthly Payment Estimate

$628 / month

$684 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

6.2

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6.0

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TCC’s Bottom Line

Handsome and athletic, the 2019 Infiniti Q50 is a sharp luxury sedan alternative to higher priced Germans.

The 2019 Lexus IS has sports sedan intentions, but it needs more underhood muscle and fresher styling to keep pace with German rivals.

TCC Likes

Attractive design
Good powertrain options
Potent turbocharged V-6

Well-equipped
Subtly stylish
Excellent 8-speed automatic on IS 350

TCC Dislikes

Finicky dual-screen infotainment system
Loses value in top trims
No electrified powertrain available

IS 300 AWD’s weak, thirsty engine
Pricey with options
Rear-seat space

Fuel Economy

City

22 mpg

19 mpg

Highway

28 mpg

26 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Midsize Cars

Compact Cars

Interior Dimensions

Passenger Volume (ft³)

101.5

90.2

Second Hip Room (in)

52.5

Front Shoulder Room (in)

56.7

55.9

Second Head Room (in)

37.5

36.9

Passenger Capacity

Second Shoulder Room (in)

56.1

53.4

Front Leg Room (in)

44.5

44.8

Front Hip Room (in)

53.2

54.3

Second Leg Room (in)

35.1

32.2

Front Head Room (in)

40.2

38.2

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Front (in)

60.8

60.4

Min Ground Clearance (in)

5.1

Length, Overall (in)

189.6

184.3

Height, Overall (in)

57.2

56.3

Track Width, Rear (in)

61.6

Wheelbase (in)

112.2

110.2

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

71.8

71.3

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

13.2

10.8

Brakes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.6

13.2

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.1

12.2

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

17.4

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

37.4

35.4

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Tires

Front Tire Size

P225/55VR17

P225/45VR17

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P225/55VR17

P225/45VR17

Rear Tire Order Code

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3803

3737

Wheels

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

17 X 7.5

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

17 X 7.5

Electrical

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

150

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

258 @ 1500

236 @ 2000

Engine Order Code

Displacement

2.0 L/121

3.5 L/211

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

208 @ 5500

260 @ 6600

Engine Type

Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4

Premium Unleaded V-6

Fuel System

Gasoline Direct Injection

Port/Direct Injection

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Transmission

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.78

3.52

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

2.94

3.77

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.98

1.40

Trans Type

Drivetrain

All Wheel

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

0.71

Trans Description Cont. Again

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.78

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.86

3.17

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

3.10

2.04

Trans Order Code

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.37

1.00

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.87

0.58

Summary

Vehicle Name

INFINITI Q50

Lexus IS

Body Style

Sedan

Suspension

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Double Wishbone

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front

Double Wishbone

Emissions

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

7.3

8.4

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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