2021 INFINITI Q50 vs 2021 Audi A4
2021 INFINITI Q50 vs. 2021 Audi A4
Overview
The 2021 INFINITI Q50 and the Audi A4 are both sports sedans; the go-to choice for everyday versatility combined with great performance. Although there are similarities between these two, the unique design of each creates significant differences. We compare them for you here so you can decide which one would suit you best.
Exterior (Overall Design)
The Q50 has a sporty, athletic front design with a double-arched grille for extra texture. The more sedate A4 single grille represents a more conservative style. The Q50 was designed for those with an eye for sophisticated detailing. Both vehicles have handsome styling, but the creased sheet metal of the Q50 suggests an assertiveness that can't be seen in the A4. The three trim levels on the A4 are also overshadowed by the four options available from INFINITI. More options mean you can tailor and customize the Q50 to really make it your own. Grand Blue and Slate Gray are offered as two new colors for the 2021 Q50.
Interior Features
Both vehicles have the capacity to seat five people. The Q50 has a roomier cargo space so you can easily transport whatever you need. The Audi will feel a little less comfortable for taller drivers, as it has less front and headroom than the Q50. Both vehicles have infotainment systems that can work with Apple or Android, but only the Q50 can also pair up to seven devices to its Wi-Fi hotspot. The Q50's streamlined console designs are simple and tasteful.
Engines
INFINITI offers a choice of two engines: a 300 hp 3.0 L V6 Twin Turbo or a 400 hp 3.0 L V6 Twin Turbo. These have been designed to inspire and thrill. The twin turbos compress more air into the engine, and this means you get more power and more output. The Audi's all-wheel-drive comes with a turbocharged 2.0 L four-cylinder and a 12-volt hybrid system. With a maximum of 261 hp available, the A4 offers a more restrained drive experience. INFINITI offers a straightforward approach, so the Pure trim comes with the same engine as the high-end Red Sport 400. This means that, even though you are in a sedan for normal, everyday activities, you'll have an exceptional amount of power to get you through your day. Being slightly narrower than the Audi, the Q50 also has greater maneuverability and versatility.
Safety Features
Both vehicles have 4-wheel disc brakes and 4-wheel ABS systems. The smaller turning circle of the Q50 means if you need to, you can maneuver more safely. The tech-based safety features we have come to expect today are of course available on both the Q50 and A4. These include driver-assist features like rear cross-traffic alert, forward-collision warning, and blind-spot monitoring. The Q50 does offer a basic warranty with better coverage than that of the A4. This means your wallet is safer for longer, too, as you will be covered for the first 60,000 miles on the best warranty available in the class.