2025 Ford Escape vs. 2025 INFINITI QX80 Review

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2025 Ford
Escape

MSRP*: $29,515 to $38,110
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2025 INFINITI
QX80

MSRP*: $82,450 to $109,900
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MPG - City 26 - 42 MPG 16 MPG
MPG - Hwy 32 - 36 MPG 19 - 20 MPG
Seating Capacity 5 seats 7 - 8 seats
Cargo Space 60.8 - 65.4 ft3 101.0 ft3
Engine
  • 163-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gas/Electric Hybrid)
  • 180-hp, 1.5-liter, 3 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 192-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gas/Electric Hybrid)
  • 250-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 450-hp, 3.5-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Automatic, Continuously Variable Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive Four Wheel Drive, Rear Wheel Drive
Horsepower 180 - 192 hp 450 hp
Towing Capacity 1,500 - 2,000 lbs 8,500 lbs
Exterior Length 180.5 - 181.2 in 211.2 in
Exterior Width 74.1 in 83.3 in
Leg Room Front 42.4 in
Rear 38.9 - 40.7 in
Front 43.8 in
Rear 39.2 in
Head Room Front 40.0 in
Rear 39.3 in
Front 39.1 in
Rear 37.8 in

*MSRP and Invoice prices displayed are for educational purposes only, do not reflect the actual selling price of a particular vehicle, and do not include applicable gas taxes or destination charges.

Comparison Review

Comfort
Rear passengers will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Ford Escape than in the INFINITI QX80. As far as headroom and legroom go, there's not much difference between front seat comfort in the Ford Escape and the INFINITI QX80.

Convenience
You'll be making about the same number of stops at the gas station with the Ford Escape as you will with the INFINITI QX80, as they are both able to travel similar distances on a tank of gas.

Cost
There are a lot of factors to consider when calculating the overall cost of a vehicle. The main consideration is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). Clearly, the Ford Escape is a better financial choice over the INFINITI QX80, when considering MSRP.

Dimensions
Since the Ford Escape is much slimmer than the INFINITI QX80, it'll be much easier to find a wide enough space in a crowded parking lot. If you go with the Ford Escape, you'll have a much easier time finding a large enough space to park than you will with the INFINITI QX80.

Handling
The Ford Escape has a smaller turning radius than the INFINITI QX80, allowing you to more easily maneuver in and out of tight spots.

Performance
In terms of towing capacity, the INFINITI QX80 is clearly the choice over the Ford Escape for pulling heavy loads. When it comes to horsepower, the Ford Escape has a lot less horsepower than the INFINITI QX80.

Powertrain
The Ford Escape has much lower torque than the INFINITI QX80, which generally means that it won't feel as fast or powerful.

Utility
Soccer Moms beware - the Ford Escape seats a lot fewer people than the INFINITI QX80. The Ford Escape has significantly less cargo capacity than the INFINITI QX80.