2025 INFINITI QX80 vs. 2025 Mazda CX-50 Review

Picture of the 2025 INFINITI QX80

2025 INFINITI
QX80

MSRP*: $82,450 to $109,900
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Picture of the 2025 Mazda CX-50

2025 Mazda
CX-50

MSRP*: $30,300 to $43,300
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MPG - City 16 MPG 23 - 25 MPG
MPG - Hwy 19 - 20 MPG 29 - 31 MPG
Seating Capacity 7 - 8 seats 5 seats
Cargo Space 101.0 ft3 56.3 ft3
Engine
  • 450-hp, 3.5-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 187-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 227-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain Four Wheel Drive, Rear Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive
Horsepower 450 hp 187 - 227 hp
Towing Capacity 8,500 lbs 2,000 - 3,500 lbs
Exterior Length 211.2 in 185.8 in
Exterior Width 83.3 in 75.6 in
Leg Room Front 43.8 in
Rear 39.2 in
Front 41.7 in
Rear 39.8 in
Head Room Front 39.1 in
Rear 37.8 in
Front 38.6 - 39.1 in
Rear 37.5 - 38.6 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
The INFINITI QX80 offers rear passengers about the same room to stretch out as the Mazda CX-50, with comparable head- and legroom. The INFINITI QX80 will be popular with taller drivers and passengers in the front seat, due to its greater front head- and legroom than the Mazda CX-50.

Convenience
You'll be making about the same number of stops at the gas station with the INFINITI QX80 as you will with the Mazda CX-50, 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 QX80 will definitely make more of a dent in your wallet than the Mazda CX-50, which has a much lower MSRP.

Dimensions
Since the INFINITI QX80 is much wider than the Mazda CX-50, finding a wide enough spot in a parking lot may be a bit more challenging. If you go with the INFINITI QX80, you may be circling the block looking for a space large enough to park more often than with the Mazda CX-50.

Handling
The INFINITI QX80 has a significantly larger turning radius than the Mazda CX-50, making it much more difficult to maneuver in and out of tight spots.

Performance
When considering towing capacity, the INFINITI QX80 is clearly the choice over the Mazda CX-50 for pulling heavy loads. When it comes to horsepower, the INFINITI QX80 greatly out-muscles the Mazda CX-50.

Powertrain
Due to its much higher torque, the INFINITI QX80 does a much better job of transmitting its engine's horsepower to its wheels than the Mazda CX-50.

Utility
Soccer Moms and those who need to chauffeur around a lot of people will appreciate the INFINITI QX80 more than the Mazda CX-50, due to its significantly greater seating capacity. With the INFINITI QX80, you'll be able to haul more equipment or luggage than the Mazda CX-50.