2025 Honda Pilot vs. 2024 INFINITI QX50 Review

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2025 Honda
Pilot

MSRP*: $40,200 to $54,580
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Picture of the 2024 INFINITI QX50

2024 INFINITI
QX50

MSRP*: $41,000 to $58,050
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MPG - City 18 - 19 MPG 22 - 23 MPG
MPG - Hwy 23 - 27 MPG 28 - 29 MPG
Seating Capacity 7 - 8 seats 5 seats
Cargo Space 86.5 - 87.0 ft3 64.4 - 65.1 ft3
Engine
  • 285-hp, 3.5-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 268-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Automatic Continuously Variable
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive
Horsepower 285 hp 268 hp
Towing Capacity 3,500 - 5,000 lbs 3,000 lbs
Exterior Length 199.9 - 200.2 in 184.7 in
Exterior Width 78.5 in 74.9 in
Leg Room Front 41.0 in
Rear 40.8 in
Front 39.6 in
Rear 38.7 in
Head Room Front 39.1 - 40.5 in
Rear 39.2 - 40.2 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 Honda Pilot than in the INFINITI QX50. As far as headroom and legroom go, there's not much difference between front seat comfort in the Honda Pilot and the INFINITI QX50.

Convenience
You'll be making about the same number of stops at the gas station with the Honda Pilot as you will with the INFINITI QX50, 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). When looking only at MSRP, the Honda Pilot will have less of an impact on your bank account than the INFINITI QX50.

Dimensions
Since the Honda Pilot 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 Honda Pilot, you may be circling the block looking for a space large enough to park more often than with the INFINITI QX50.

Handling
The Honda Pilot has a larger turning radius than the INFINITI QX50, making it slightly more difficult to maneuver in and out of tight spots.

Performance
The Honda Pilot has a little more horsepower than the INFINITI QX50.

Powertrain
With its lower torque engine, the Honda Pilot doesn't do as good a job transmitting power to its wheels as the INFINITI QX50.

Utility
Soccer Moms and those who need to chauffeur around a lot of people will appreciate the Honda Pilot more than the INFINITI QX50, due to its significantly greater seating capacity. With the Honda Pilot, you'll be able to haul more equipment or luggage than the INFINITI QX50.