2025 Ford Explorer vs. 2025 INFINITI QX80 Review

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2025 Ford
Explorer

MSRP*: $40,050 to $56,770
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Picture of the 2025 INFINITI QX80

2025 INFINITI
QX80

MSRP*: $82,450 to $109,900
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MPG - City 18 - 20 MPG 16 MPG
MPG - Hwy 25 - 29 MPG 19 - 20 MPG
Seating Capacity 6 - 7 seats 7 - 8 seats
Cargo Space Info not available 101.0 ft3
Engine
  • 300-hp, 2.3-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 400-hp, 3.0-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 450-hp, 3.5-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain Four Wheel Drive, Rear Wheel Drive Four Wheel Drive, Rear Wheel Drive
Horsepower 300 - 400 hp 450 hp
Towing Capacity 5,000 lbs 8,500 lbs
Exterior Length 198.8 in 211.2 in
Exterior Width 78.9 in 83.3 in
Leg Room Front 42.9 - 43.0 in
Rear 38.3 - 39.0 in
Front 43.8 in
Rear 39.2 in
Head Room Front 38.9 - 40.7 in
Rear 38.2 - 40.5 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 Explorer than in the INFINITI QX80. As far as headroom and legroom go, there's not much difference between front seat comfort in the Ford Explorer and the INFINITI QX80.

Convenience
You'll be making about the same number of stops at the gas station with the Ford Explorer 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 Explorer is a better financial choice over the INFINITI QX80, when considering MSRP.

Dimensions
Since the Ford Explorer 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 Explorer, you'll have a much easier time finding a large enough space to park than you will with the INFINITI QX80.

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

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

Utility
The Ford Explorer has less seating than the INFINITI QX80, making the INFINITI QX80 the better choice, if you need to chauffeur many passengers.