2025 Hyundai Santa Fe HEV vs. 2025 INFINITI QX80 Review

Picture of the 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe HEV

2025 Hyundai
Santa Fe HEV

MSRP*: $37,700 to $49,550
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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 35 - 36 MPG 16 MPG
MPG - Hwy 34 - 35 MPG 19 - 20 MPG
Seating Capacity 6 - 7 seats 7 - 8 seats
Cargo Space 79.6 ft3 101.0 ft3
Engine
  • 231-hp, 1.6-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gas/Electric Hybrid)
  • 450-hp, 3.5-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive Four Wheel Drive, Rear Wheel Drive
Horsepower 231 hp 450 hp
Towing Capacity 2,000 lbs 8,500 lbs
Exterior Length 190.2 in 211.2 in
Exterior Width 74.8 in 83.3 in
Leg Room Front 44.4 in
Rear 41.5 in
Front 43.8 in
Rear 39.2 in
Head Room Front 40.2 - 41.1 in
Rear 39.6 - 40.6 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 Hyundai Santa Fe HEV than in the INFINITI QX80. The Hyundai Santa Fe HEV will be popular with taller drivers and passengers in the front seat, due to its greater front head- and legroom than the INFINITI QX80.

Convenience
Due to the larger tank size and better fuel economy of the Hyundai Santa Fe HEV, you will definitely be making fewer stops at the gas station than with the INFINITI QX80.

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 Hyundai Santa Fe HEV is a better financial choice over the INFINITI QX80, when considering MSRP.

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

Handling
The Hyundai Santa Fe HEV 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 Hyundai Santa Fe HEV for pulling heavy loads. When it comes to horsepower, the Hyundai Santa Fe HEV has a lot less horsepower than the INFINITI QX80.

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

Utility
The Hyundai Santa Fe HEV has less seating than the INFINITI QX80, making the INFINITI QX80 the better choice, if you need to chauffeur many passengers. The Hyundai Santa Fe HEV has significantly less cargo capacity than the INFINITI QX80.