Q50 vs Q60: What’s the Difference?

Are you interested in a new INFINITI luxury sedan but are having trouble deciding between the 2021 Q50 and Q60? The Q50 and Q60 are very similar and offer many of the same features, but their subtle differences will play a part in choosing. Let’s dive into the 2021 Q50’s and Q60’s similarities and differences for a better understanding of these luxury INFINITI sedans.

What Are the Differences Between the Q50 and Q60?

Though the exterior design of the Q50 and Q60 is very similar, there is one main difference, and it’s easy to spot. The Q50 is a four-door sedan, and the Q60 is a two-door sedan. Both vehicles have an elegant design with sleek lines, flowing curves, and an overall aerodynamic body. They also boast an aggressive stance, sporty front and rear fascia, and custom-designed INFINITI wheels. The sport-design aluminum alloy wheels are available in 17, 18, and 19 inches.

You can also have the Q50 and Q60 in the same exterior colors. INFINITI gives these same color options for each:

• Slate Gray.
• Grand Blue.
• Dynamic Sunstone Red.
• Majestic White.
• Graphite Shadow.
• Pure White.
• Black Obsidian.
• Midnight Black.

Another difference between the two is interior space. The Q50 offers 101.5 cubic feet of total passenger volume. This allows all passengers more room to stretch out. In the front, the Q50 has 44.5 inches of legroom, and in the back, you will find 35.1 inches.

The Q60, on the other hand, offers 85.4 cubic feet of total passenger volume. Though the Q50 and Q60 can each seat up to five passengers, it is a much tighter fit in the Q60. Front passengers have 34.5 inches of legroom, leaving rear passengers with only 32.4 inches.

The Q50 has more cargo room in the trunk with 13.5 cubic feet of space, and the Q60 has 8.7 cubic feet of space in the trunk. If you need more space, the Q50 may be the better choice, but if you are seeking a more sporty two-door sedan, the Q60 fits the bill.

Performance Comparison

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Both the Q50 and Q60 have the same powertrain options consisting of a 3.0-liter twin-turbo V-6 with differing specifications. This powertrain comes with 300 horsepower and 295 pound-feet of torque or 400 horsepower and 350 pound-feet of torque. The Q50’s and Q60’s power is transferred to the ground via a seven-speed automatic transmission to the rear wheels or all four (with available all-wheel-drive) for either vehicle.

Oddly enough, the bigger of the two, the INFINITI Q50, gets slightly better fuel mileage with an estimated 20 mpg in the city, 29 mpg on the highway, and 23 mpg combined. The INFINITY Q60 isn’t far behind, with an estimated 19 mpg in the city, 29 mpg on the highway, and 22 mpg combined. Both vehicles are tuned in such a way as to inspire an exhilarating driving experience. The Q50 and Q60 can take on the task of negotiating crowded city streets or sticking to the road while traversing curvy mountain passes.

Trim Levels

Choosing a trim level for the Q50 could become a nail-biting situation with 10 available 2021 models for you to explore. You can have the Q50 in the following trims:

• Pure.
• Pure AWD.
• Luxe.
• Luxe AWD.
• Sensory.
• Sensory AWD.
• Signature Edition.
• Signature Edition AWD.
• Red Sport 400.
• Red Sport 400 AWD.

There are only six trim levels to choose from for the Q60, and they are the:

• Pure.
• Pure AWD.
• Luxe.
• Luxe AWD.
• Red Sport.
• Red Sport AWD.

There are many available features for the Q50 and Q60. Here are a few of the available features you can expect to see in both vehicles:

• Centerpoint simulated surround.
• Bose 13- or 16-speaker audio system.
• Multimedia playback.
• Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
• SiriusXM Satellite Radio.
• An eight-way power sport-type front seat.
• Driver’s seat power torso and lumbar support.
• Available semi-aniline quilted leather-appointed seating.
• Bluetooth technology.
• Advanced climate control system with auto recirculation.
• Plasmacluster air purifier.
• Grape polyphenol filter.

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Safety Features

INFINITI believes in keeping you safe mile after mile, and that’s why there are a plethora of available safety features for both the Q50 and Q60. A few of the available safety features you can expect to see on both cars include:

• INFINITI Advanced Air Bag System.
• Driver and front-passenger side-impact air bags.
• Second-row three-point seat belts with emergency locking and automatic locking retractors.
• Roof-mounted curtain side-impact air bags for front and rear-seat outboard occupant head protection with rollover sensor.
• Zone Body construction with reinforced passenger compartment and rear and front crumple zones.
• Brake assist.
• Blind-spot intervention.
• Lane departure warning.
• Lane departure prevention.

Test Drive a Luxury Sports Car at Herrin-Gear INFINITI

The 2021 Q50 and Q60 are luxury sedans offering exhilarating power and performance, the latest in automotive technologies, and exquisite styling. Sometimes the only way to choose between two vehicles is to take them for a test drive. You can do this and learn more about the many similarities and differences of the Q50 and Q60 at Herrin-Gear INFINITI. If you still can’t choose after a test drive, you will need to work through the differences using the process of elimination.

For example, here are a few questions to ask while in the process of deciding between the two vehicles:

• Do I need the extra cargo and passenger space of the Q50?
• Would I prefer the smaller, sportier two-door Q60?
• Is there an option or available feature I want that is exclusive to either the Q50 or Q60?
• Will my automotive insurance costs be different depending on which car I choose?
• Will my family be expanding?

It can be tough to choose between vehicles with so many similarities, but you can use the differences as the deciding factors, helping to make your choice a little easier. Regardless if you choose the 2021 Q50 or Q60, you are sure to enjoy the impressive power, performance, styling, and safety features of each vehicle. Remember that Herrin-Gear INFINITI is available to help you make such an important decision. You will find our team is welcoming, knowledgeable, and ready to help you get the most out of your INFINITI experience.