Toyota Corolla vs Infiniti Q60

The Toyota Corolla is the more efficient of the two: it reaches 52 mpg combined versus 25 mpg for the Infiniti Q60, a 27 mpg advantage and costs about $1,850 less per year to fuel.

Across 5 measured categories, the Toyota Corolla leads in 5. Figures are EPA test data, not manufacturer claims.

2015–2027

Toyota Corolla

Compact Cars · 112 configurations

52mpg combined (best)
All Toyota Corolla specs

2015–2022

Infiniti Q60

Subcompact Cars · 35 configurations

25mpg combined (best)
All Infiniti Q60 specs

Head-to-head specifications

MetricToyota CorollaInfiniti Q60
Best combined MPG52 mpg25 mpg
Best city MPG53 mpg22 mpg
Best highway MPG52 mpg30 mpg
Lowest annual fuel costEPA estimate at 15,000 miles per year$1,200$3,050
Lowest CO2 output170 g/mi353 g/mi
Engines offeredSIDI & PFI, Hybrid, SIDI & PFI; 1-mode, SIDI & PFI; 3-modeSIDI, 3.7
TransmissionsAutomatic (AV-S10), Automatic (variable gear ratios), Manual 6-spdAutomatic (S7), Manual 6-spd
DrivetrainsFront-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel DriveRear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Fuel typesRegular, PremiumPremium
EPA classCompact CarsSubcompact Cars
Years covered2015–20272015–2022
Configurations on record11235

Source: EPA fuel economy records via fueleconomy.gov. Best-case values across all recorded configurations for each model.

Corolla vs Q60: common questions

Which is better on gas, the Toyota Corolla or the Infiniti Q60?

The Toyota Corolla is the more efficient of the two: it reaches 52 mpg combined versus 25 mpg for the Infiniti Q60, a 27 mpg advantage and costs about $1,850 less per year to fuel.

Which costs less to run per year?

By EPA estimates at 15,000 miles a year, the Toyota Corolla runs about $1,200 a year in fuel at its most efficient configuration, versus about $3,050 for the Infiniti Q60 — a difference of roughly $1,850 per year.

What engines do the Corolla and Q60 offer?

Toyota Corolla: SIDI & PFI, Hybrid, SIDI & PFI; 1-mode, SIDI & PFI; 3-mode. Infiniti Q60: SIDI, 3.7.

Are they in the same vehicle class?

The EPA classifies the Toyota Corolla as Compact Cars and the Infiniti Q60 as Subcompact Cars, so they aren't a like-for-like match on size.

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