Infiniti QX50 vs Volkswagen Golf Sportwagen
The Volkswagen Golf Sportwagen is more fuel-efficient at 29 MPG combined, against 20 MPG for the Infiniti QX50. At EPA assumptions that is about $1,800 less in fuel per year. (Comparison uses each model's most efficient version.)
Side by side
| Infiniti QX50 | Volkswagen Golf Sportwagen | |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints (NHTSA) | 29 | 73 |
| Most reported problem | Engine | Air bags |
| Crashes and fires | 6 and 6 | 2 and 0 |
| Typical mileage at complaint | 51,000 miles | 44,000 miles |
| Recalls | 0 | 3 |
| Fuel economy, combined | 20 MPG | 29 MPG |
| City and highway | 17 and 24 | 25 and 34 |
| Yearly fuel cost (EPA) | $4,100 | $2,300 |
| NHTSA overall safety | Not rated |
What the numbers say
NHTSA has 29 complaints for the Infiniti QX50 and 73 for the Volkswagen Golf Sportwagen. Complaint counts depend heavily on how many of each vehicle were sold, so a higher count does not by itself mean a less reliable car.
Safety recalls on file: 0 for the Infiniti QX50, 3 for the Volkswagen Golf Sportwagen.