2024 INFINITI QX50 vs. 2024 Toyota Highlander Review

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2024 INFINITI
QX50

MSRP*: $41,000 to $58,050
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2024 Toyota
Highlander

MSRP*: $39,270 to $51,675
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MPG - City 22 - 23 MPG 21 - 22 MPG
MPG - Hwy 28 - 29 MPG 28 - 29 MPG
Seating Capacity 5 seats 7 - 8 seats
Cargo Space 64.4 - 65.1 ft3 84.3 ft3
Engine
  • 268-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 265-hp, 2.4-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Continuously Variable Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive
Horsepower 268 hp 265 hp
Towing Capacity 3,000 lbs 5,000 lbs
Exterior Length 184.7 in 194.9 - 197.4 in
Exterior Width 74.9 in 76.0 in
Leg Room Front 39.6 in
Rear 38.7 in
Front 42.0 in
Rear 38.7 in
Head Room Front 40.0 - 41.0 in
Rear 38.4 - 39.1 in
Front 38.4 - 41.2 in
Rear 37.1 - 39.4 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
Passengers in the back seat may find themselves a little more cramped in the INFINITI QX50 than the Toyota Highlander. The Toyota Highlander will be a hit with tall drivers and their front seat passengers, since it has greater front head- and legroom than the INFINITI QX50.

Convenience
You'll be making about the same number of stops at the gas station with the INFINITI QX50 as you will with the Toyota Highlander, 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). The INFINITI QX50 is somewhat more expensive than the Toyota Highlander.

Dimensions
The INFINITI QX50 is a little narrower than the Toyota Highlander, so you'll have an easier time getting in and out of the car in a tight parking spot. If you go with the INFINITI QX50, you'll have a much easier time finding a large enough space to park than you will with the Toyota Highlander.

Handling
The INFINITI QX50 has a smaller turning radius than the Toyota Highlander, allowing you to more easily maneuver in and out of tight spots.

Performance
In terms of horsepower, it's a virtual tie between the INFINITI QX50 and the Toyota Highlander.

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

Utility
The INFINITI QX50 has less seating than the Toyota Highlander, making the Toyota Highlander the better choice, if you need to chauffeur many passengers. The INFINITI QX50 has significantly less cargo capacity than the Toyota Highlander.