When researching luxury SUVs, the two most common automakers you will come across are INFINITI and Lexus. Both brands have brought landmark vehicles with unsurpassable performance, comfort, and design. The most recent full-sized SUVs from each company are the INFINITI QX80 and Lexus GX460, which both aim to target a similar niche in the high-end market. But which is more worth your time and money? Join us as we dive into each to determine which SUV best suits your lifestyle. 
INFINITI QX80 vs. Lexus GX460: Engine Power And Performance
The first and most glaring difference between the QX80 and the GX460 is the engine and what kind of performance you can expect from either vehicle. The QX80 has a larger standard engine, with most models being a V8 that can deliver up to 400 horsepower with newer vehicles. Contrary, the GX460 is a bit weaker. Still sporting a V8, even the newest GX460 struggles to reach over 300 horsepower, limiting its towing capacity and lowering its overall performance. While you may believe that the QX80 would have considerably lower mileage due to its more robust performance, that is far from the truth. Both vehicles have nearly identical gas mileage on most models, generally ranging between 15-19 MPG.
Size And Interior Comfort
While the outside aesthetic of a vehicle is beautiful in the eye of the beholder, you will likely be spending most of your time inside your SUV. Regarding interior legroom, cargo space, and technological features, the INFINITI QX80 blows the Lexus GX460 out of the water. The QX80 is longer, taller, and broader than the competition, with newer models offering the following interior specifications:
- Exterior Length: 2 inches
- Exterior Body Width: 9 inches
- Exterior Body Height: 8 inches
- Cargo Volume: 95.1 cubic feet
- Front Legroom: 6 inches
- Rear Legroom: 41 inches
- Third-Row Legroom: 8 inches
The only space where the Lexus GX460 wins out is with legroom in the third row, where it sacrifices the comfort of those in the front to compensate for its smaller size. Technology features are standard on both vehicles and include things such as Apple Car Play, highly rated driver assistance features, and bright infotainment screens that put everything within the space of your fingertips. The most significant difference between the interiors is that the Lexus 460 opts for a smaller, more contemporary style. In contrast, the INFINITI QX 80 has a classic charm fused with its wide displays and eye-catching curves.
Pricing And Trim Models
There is no getting around the fact that the INFINITI QX80 and Lexus GX460 are very different vehicles when you look at them. This distinction is made all the more apparent by the price tag, of which the Lexus has the less impactful of the pair. Across all model years, the QX80 has been roughly $10,000 more than its contemporaries. Yet, is that price difference worth paying? That will be up to you, although with similar sales numbers across the board, it is challenging to paint a clear picture of whether value can defeat performance.
INFINITI QX80 vs. Lexus GX460: Which Is Better?
The INFINITI QX80 is the more luxurious, comfortable, and better performing of our two combatants. While the Lexus may be slightly cheaper, it is also cheaper in all other aspects of the vehicle, making it a middle-of-the-road SUV, whereas the INFINITI QX80 is blazing through the fast lane without any hint of stopping.
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