The Comparative Analysis :
Infiniti Q50 3.0t Automatic (16 - 17) vs. VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (11 - 14)
€ 53,300
€ 27,500
€ 53,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same width, but the Infiniti Q50 3.0t is 1.2 inches longer and 0.7 inches lower.
Infiniti Q50 3.0t
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
56.9
71.7
82
57.6
71.7
81.2
71.7 in
Width
71.7 in
82 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.2 in
56.9 in
Height
57.6 in
112.2
189
106.8
187.8
189 in
Length
187.8 in
112.2 in
Wheelbase
106.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Infiniti Q50 3.0t
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
3940 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4431 lb
Weight Difference:
622 lb
15.79 %
General
Infiniti Q50 3.0t
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
V37
Generation
B7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Infiniti Q50 3.0t
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
V6 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
399 hp
at 6400 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Infiniti Q50 3.0t
399 hp
104 hp
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
350 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Infiniti Q50 3.0t
350 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Performance
Infiniti Q50 3.0t
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
155 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
5.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
233 ft
0.000 sec
Infiniti Q50 3.0t
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
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9.87 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.9 lb/hp
Infiniti Q50 3.0t
9.87 lb/hp
31.9 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Infiniti Q50 3.0t
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
57 mpg
Infiniti Q50 3.0t
26 mpg
57 mpg
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
18 mpg
city
45 mpg
35 mpg
highway
65 mpg
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
546 mi
Range
1061 mi
Infiniti Q50 3.0t
546 mi
1061 mi
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Environmental Impact
172.4 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
84.3 kWh
Infiniti Q50 3.0t
172.4 kWh
84.3 kWh
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
332 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Infiniti Q50 3.0t
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
470 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
