2025 Ford Explorer vs. 2025 INFINITI QX50 Review

Picture of the 2025 Ford Explorer

2025 Ford
Explorer

MSRP*: $39,855 to $56,260
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Picture of the 2025 INFINITI QX50

2025 INFINITI
QX50

MSRP*: $43,000 to $51,200
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MPG - City 18 - 20 MPG 22 MPG
MPG - Hwy 25 - 29 MPG Info not available
Seating Capacity 6 - 7 seats 5 seats
Cargo Space Info not available 64.4 - 65.1 ft3
Engine
  • 300-hp, 2.3-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 400-hp, 3.0-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 268-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Automatic Continuously Variable
Drivetrain Four Wheel Drive, Rear Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive
Horsepower 300 - 400 hp 268 hp
Towing Capacity 5,000 lbs Info not available
Exterior Length 198.8 in 184.7 in
Exterior Width 78.9 in 74.9 in
Leg Room Front 42.9 - 43.0 in
Rear 38.3 - 39.0 in
Front 39.6 in
Rear 38.7 in
Head Room Front 38.9 - 40.7 in
Rear 38.2 - 40.5 in
Front 40.0 - 41.0 in
Rear 38.4 - 39.1 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 Explorer than in the INFINITI QX50. The Ford Explorer will be popular with taller drivers and passengers in the front seat, due to its greater front head- and legroom than the INFINITI QX50.

Convenience
The Ford Explorer requires fewer stops at the gas station than the INFINITI QX50, making it more convenient to drive.

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). Whether you pick the Ford Explorer or the INFINITI QX50, it's going to cost you about the same.

Dimensions
Since the Ford Explorer is much wider than the INFINITI QX50, finding a wide enough spot in a parking lot may be a bit more challenging. If you go with the Ford Explorer, you may be circling the block looking for a space large enough to park more often than with the INFINITI QX50.

Performance
The Ford Explorer has a little more horsepower than the INFINITI QX50.

Powertrain
With somewhat higher torque, the Ford Explorer transmits power to its wheels a bit more effectively than the INFINITI QX50.

Utility
The Ford Explorer offers greater seating capacity than the INFINITI QX50, making it a better choice for those who find themselves chauffeuring others around.