2016 Infiniti Q50 EPA Fuel Economy Summary

The 2016 Infiniti Q50 delivers an EPA-certified 21–30 MPG combined (18–28 city / 26–33 highway depending on engine and drivetrain) across 10 configurations. Hybrid variants achieve up to 30 MPG combined, compared to 26 MPG for standard gasoline trims. Estimated annual fuel costs range from $2,550 to $3,600.

Combined MPG
21–30 MPG
55% city / 45% highway weighted
City MPG
18–28 MPG
Stop-and-go urban cycle
Highway MPG
26–33 MPG
Sustained open-highway test
Annual Fuel Cost
$2,550–3,600
EPA estimate @ 15,000 miles/yr

2016 Infiniti Q50 Powertrain & Efficiency Comparison

Factual efficiency differences across gasoline, hybrid, plug-in hybrid, and electric variants

Internal Combustion

Standard Gasoline Trims

21–26 MPG Combined

Annual Fuel Cost: $2,900–$3,600 (8 configurations)

Gas-Electric Hybrid

Hybrid (HEV) Trims

28–30 MPG Combined

Annual Fuel Cost: $2,550–$2,700 (Saves ~$350/yr vs gas)

Official EPA Fuel Economy Ratings by Configuration (10 Variants)

Laboratory certification test values across engine, transmission, and drivetrain permutations

Configuration / Model Powertrain Drivetrain Transmission City Highway Combined Annual Fuel Cost CO2 (g/mi)
Q50 Hybrid Premium 3.5L Hybrid Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S7) 28 MPG 33 MPG 30 MPG $2,550 —
Q50 Hybrid AWD Premium 3.5L Hybrid All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S7) 27 MPG 30 MPG 28 MPG $2,700 —
Q50 Premium 2L 4-Cyl Gas Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S7) 23 MPG 31 MPG 26 MPG $2,900 —
Q50 AWD Premium 2L 4-Cyl Gas All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S7) 22 MPG 28 MPG 24 MPG $3,150 —
Q50 Premium 3L 6-Cyl Gas Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S7) 19 MPG 28 MPG 23 MPG $3,300 —
Q50S Premium 3L 6-Cyl Gas Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S7) 19 MPG 28 MPG 23 MPG $3,300 —
Q50S Red Sport Premium 3L 6-Cyl Gas Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S7) 20 MPG 26 MPG 22 MPG $3,450 —
Q50S Red Sport AWD Premium 3L 6-Cyl Gas All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S7) 19 MPG 26 MPG 22 MPG $3,450 —
Q50 AWD Premium 3L 6-Cyl Gas All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S7) 19 MPG 27 MPG 22 MPG $3,450 —
Q50S AWD Premium 3L 6-Cyl Gas All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S7) 18 MPG 26 MPG 21 MPG $3,600 —
EPA Test Methodology: Fuel economy estimates are determined by vehicle manufacturers in accordance with EPA regulations (40 CFR Part 600) and verified by EPA laboratories. Estimates assume 15,000 miles per year of driving (55% city, 45% highway) at prevailing fuel and electricity prices.

Deterministic Fuel Cost & Consumption Benchmarks

Standardized annual energy consumption and operating cost metrics based on 15,000 annual miles

Fuel Cost per 25 Miles

$2.92–$4.17

Based on $3.50 per gallon regular gasoline

Annual Fuel Consumption

500–714 Gallons

Estimated annual energy units needed for 15,000 miles

5-Year Fuel Cost vs Avg Vehicle

Official EPA Benchmark

Compared to the average new vehicle over 5 years

Related Official Reports for 2016 Infiniti Q50

Cross-reference safety ratings, owner defect complaints, and recall campaigns

Official US Government Data Provenance

Fuel economy ratings, electric range figures, and energy cost estimates on this page are retrieved directly from the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and U.S. Department of Energy (FuelEconomy.gov) certified vehicle database.

Local Production Store Compiled: August 2026 • Deterministic Audited Dataset • Zero Dynamic External API Runtime Latency.