Compare the2024 Infiniti Q50VS 2024 Genesis G80

Both the Q50 and the G80 have standard driver and passenger frontal airbags, front side-impact airbags, side-impact head airbags, front seatbelt pretensioners, height adjustable front shoulder belts, four-wheel antilock brakes, traction control, electronic stability systems to prevent skidding, crash mitigating brakes, daytime running lights, lane departure warning systems, blind spot warning systems, rearview cameras, rear cross-path warning and available all wheel drive.

From surveys of all its subscribers, Consumer Reports’ January 2024 Auto Issue reports that Infiniti vehicles are more reliable than Genesis vehicles. Consumer Reports ranks Infiniti 5 places higher in reliability than Genesis.

The Q50 Red Sport 400’s standard 3.0 turbo V6 produces 25 more horsepower (400 vs. 375) than the G80 3.5T’s standard 3.5 turbo V6.

As tested in Consumer Reports the Infiniti Q50 3.0 is faster than the G80 2.5T 2.5 turbo 4-cylinder:

On the EPA test cycle the Q50 gets better mileage than the G80:

The Q50 has 2.8 gallons more fuel capacity than the G80 2.5T’s standard fuel tank (20 vs. 17.2 gallons), for longer range between fill-ups.

The Q50’s standard front and rear disc brakes are vented to help dissipate heat for shorter stops with less fading. The rear discs standard on the G80 2.5T are solid, not vented.

The Q50 stops shorter than the G80:

The Q50 has a standard easy tire fill system. When inflating the tires, the vehicle’s integrated tire pressure sensors keep track of the pressure as the tires fill and tell the driver when the tires are inflated to the proper pressure. The G80 doesn’t offer vehicle monitored tire inflation.

Changing a flat tire near traffic can be dangerous and inconvenient. The run-flat tires standard on the Q50 can be driven up to 50 miles without any air pressure, allowing you to drive to a service station for a repair. The G80 doesn’t offer run-flat tires.

The Q50 Sport’s optional drift compensation steering can automatically compensate for road conditions which would cause the vehicle to drift from side to side, helping the driver to keep the vehicle straight more easily. The G80 doesn’t offer drift compensation steering.

The Q50 Red Sport 400 handles at .88 G’s, while the G80 pulls only .87 G’s of cornering force in a Car and Driver skidpad test.

For better maneuverability, the Q50’s turning circle is 1.4 feet tighter than the G80’s (36.7 feet vs. 38.1 feet). The Q50 AWD’s turning circle is .7 feet tighter than the G80’s (37.4 feet vs. 38.1 feet).

The Infiniti Q50 may be more efficient, handle and accelerate better because it weighs about 350 to 450 pounds less than the Genesis G80.

The Q50 is 7.1 inches shorter than the G80, making the Q50 easier to handle, maneuver and park in tight spaces.

To almost totally eliminate engine vibration in the passenger area, the Q50 has liquid-filled engine mounts. The liquid helps further dampen engine harshness. The G80 uses conventional solid rubber engine mounts.

The Q50 has a larger trunk than the G80 (13.5 vs. 13.1 cubic feet).

The Q50’s standard rear seats fold to accommodate long and bulky cargo. The G80 doesn’t offer folding rear seats, only a ski pass-through.

J.D. Power and Associates surveys of service recipients show that Infiniti service is better than Genesis. J.D. Power ranks Infiniti 9th in service department satisfaction (above the industry average). With a 26% lower rating, Genesis is ranked 23rd.

To help drivers see further while navigating curves, the Q50 Red Sport 400 offers optional adaptive headlights to illuminate around corners automatically by reading vehicle speed and steering wheel angle. The G80 doesn’t offer cornering lights.

The Q50 is available in both rear-wheel drive and all-wheel drive configurations. The G80 doesn’t offer a two-wheel drive configuration.

IntelliChoice estimates that five-year ownership costs (depreciation, financing, insurance, fuel, fees, repairs and maintenance) for the Infiniti Q50 will be $1947 to $4194 less than for the Genesis G80.

Consumer Reports® recommends both the Infiniti Q50 and the Genesis G80, based on reliability, safety and performance.

The Infiniti Q50 outsold the Genesis G80 by 13% during 2023.