The Comparative Analysis :
Infiniti Q50 3.0t Automatic (17 - 18) vs. VW Passat 3.6 V6 4MOTION DSG (10 - 14)
€ 55,600
€ 43,200
€ 55,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. Both cars are the same width, but the Infiniti Q50 3.0t is 1.6 inches longer and an inch lower.
Infiniti Q50 3.0t
VW Passat 3.6 V6
56.9
71.7
82
57.9
71.7
81.2
71.7 in
Width
71.7 in
82 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.2 in
56.9 in
Height
57.9 in
112.2
189.4
106.8
187.8
189.4 in
Length
187.8 in
112.2 in
Wheelbase
106.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Infiniti Q50 3.0t
VW Passat 3.6 V6
3966 lb
Curb Weight
3796 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4938 lb
Weight Difference:
170 lb
4.29 %
General
Infiniti Q50 3.0t
VW Passat 3.6 V6
V37
Generation
B7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Infiniti Q50 3.0t
VW Passat 3.6 V6
V6 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*BWS*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3.6 L / 176 cu in
399 hp
at 6400 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 6600 rpm
Infiniti Q50 3.0t
399 hp
296 hp
VW Passat 3.6 V6
350 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Infiniti Q50 3.0t
350 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Performance
Infiniti Q50 3.0t
VW Passat 3.6 V6
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
233 ft
0.000 sec
Infiniti Q50 3.0t
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 3.6 V6
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9.94 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.82 lb/hp
Infiniti Q50 3.0t
9.94 lb/hp
12.82 lb/hp
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Infiniti Q50 3.0t
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Infiniti Q50 3.0t
26 mpg
25 mpg
VW Passat 3.6 V6
18 mpg
city
19 mpg
35 mpg
highway
32 mpg
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
546 mi
Range
454 mi
Infiniti Q50 3.0t
546 mi
454 mi
VW Passat 3.6 V6
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).
176.2 kWh
Infiniti Q50 3.0t
172.4 kWh
176.2 kWh
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
332 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
346 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Infiniti Q50 3.0t
VW Passat 3.6 V6
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
443 lb
Maximum Payload
1142 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
