2023 INFINITI Q50 vs. 2023 Nissan Maxima Review

Picture of the 2023 INFINITI Q50

2023 INFINITI
Q50

MSRP*: $42,650 to $58,500
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Picture of the 2023 Nissan Maxima

2023 Nissan
Maxima

MSRP*: $38,340 to $44,450
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MPG - City 19 - 20 MPG 20 MPG
MPG - Hwy 26 - 29 MPG Info not available
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Cargo Space Info not available Info not available
Engine
  • 300-hp, 3.0-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 400-hp, 3.0-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 300-hp, 3.5-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Automatic Continuously Variable
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive, Rear Wheel Drive Front Wheel Drive
Horsepower 300 - 400 hp 300 hp
Exterior Length 189.6 in 192.8 in
Exterior Width 71.8 in 73.2 in
Leg Room Front 44.5 in
Rear 35.1 in
Front 45.0 in
Rear 34.2 in
Head Room Front 39.5 in
Rear 36.8 in
Front 38.9 - 39.4 in
Rear 35.8 - 36.7 in

*MSRP and Invoice prices displayed are for educational purposes only, do not reflect the actual selling price of a particular vehicle, and do not include applicable gas taxes or destination charges.

Comparison Review

Comfort
Due to its greater rear head- and legroom, backseat passengers will be able to stretch out a lot more in the INFINITI Q50 than the Nissan Maxima. As far as headroom and legroom go, there's not much difference between the INFINITI Q50 and the Nissan Maxima in the front seats.

Convenience
You'll be making about the same number of stops at the gas station with the INFINITI Q50 as you will with the Nissan Maxima, as they get the same number of miles per tank of gas.

Cost
There are a lot of factors to consider when calculating the overall cost of a vehicle. The main consideration is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). The INFINITI Q50 is somewhat more expensive than the Nissan Maxima.

Dimensions
The INFINITI Q50 is a little narrower than the Nissan Maxima, so you'll have an easier time getting in and out of the car in a tight parking spot. When looking at overall length, the INFINITI Q50 takes up about the same amount of space in your garage as the Nissan Maxima.

Performance
In terms of horsepower, it's basically a tie between the INFINITI Q50 and the Nissan Maxima.

Powertrain
With somewhat higher torque, the engine of the INFINITI Q50 transmits a bit more power to the wheels than the Nissan Maxima.

Utility
In terms of seating you'll be able to fit the same number of people in both the INFINITI Q50 and the Nissan Maxima.