DecodedCarsInfiniti QX50 vs Tesla Model Y
2025 Infiniti QX50 vs 2025 Tesla Model Y — two small SUVs compared on efficiency, size, safety and reliability.
The short version
That works out to about $2,550 a year less in fuel for the Tesla Model Y (EPA estimate, 15,000 miles).
The Tesla Model Y is the bigger car, about 4 inches longer.
Both earned 5 stars overall in NHTSA crash tests.
Across all model years since 2005, the Infiniti QX50 has had fewer recall campaigns (7 vs 43).
The two cars
The 2025 Infiniti QX50 is a small SUV offered with a 2.0L 4-cyl turbo engine and front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive. It measures about 185 inches long and 75 inches wide on a 110-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 4,173 lb.
The 2025 Tesla Model Y is a small SUV powered by electricity and rear-wheel drive and all-wheel drive. It measures about 189 inches long and 78 inches wide on a 114-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 4,363 lb.
Buying used? The 2015 QX50 and the 2024 Model Y have the fewest problems in our data; avoid the 2019 QX50 and the 2023 Model Y.
Basics
Efficiency
Performance & space
Safety & reliability
Interest
Green = clearly better. Prices are not included. How we calculate this →
Which one should you choose?
Choose the Infiniti QX50 if…
- You want something easier to park (4 in shorter)
- You put reliability history first (7 vs 43 recalls since 2005)
Choose the Tesla Model Y if…
- You want an EV with more range (337 miles)
- You want more room (4 in longer)
- You want a hybrid or electric option
Pros & cons of each
2025 Infiniti QX50
- AWD / 4WD available
- 5-star NHTSA safety ratingTop overall score in federal crash tests.
- Lots of standard safety tech5 of 5 key driver aids standard on the versions we checked.
- No recalls so far
- Premium fuel requiredEvery gasoline version is rated for premium, which raises running costs.
2025 Tesla Model Y
- Long EV rangeUp to 337 miles on a charge (EPA).
- AWD / 4WD available
- 5-star NHTSA safety ratingTop overall score in federal crash tests.
- Lots of standard safety tech5 of 5 key driver aids standard on the versions we checked.
- Many owner complaints108 complaints filed with NHTSA versus about 6 for similar models — most often about the forward collision avoidance: adaptive cruise control.
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