INFINITI QX60 vs. Audi Q7

Room for Everything Life Brings

Soccer gear, road-trip luggage, and a week’s worth of groceries are only some of the necessary cargo items that must fit inside your next SUV. With three rows and easy fold-down rear seats, the INFINITI QX60 and the Audi Q7 provide ample space for all cargo items. However, a closer look reveals that not all 3-row SUVs are equally spacious.

Beyond sheer numbers, the QX60 adapts more fluidly to changing driving needs. Its 9-speed automatic transmission offers smooth, confident shifts across various conditions, whether merging into fast-moving traffic or cruising on the weekend while running errands.

Versatility extends to what can be brought along for the ride. The INFINITI QX60 and the Audi Q7 can tow at least 6,000 pounds when properly equipped, but only the QX60 has a dedicated Tow Mode. This smart setting adjusts performance delivery for steadier control, smoother acceleration, and greater confidence when hauling extra weight.

Features That Fit Your Day

In the rush of daily life, moments of calm can feel rare, but the INFINITI QX60 and the Audi Q7 help turn every drive into a mobile wellness center. Each cabin is designed to delight, soothe, and relax riders with these standard or optional features:

• Heated and ventilated front seats
• Panoramic moonroof
• Premium leather upholstery

Where these models differ is in the experience. The Audi Q7 creates atmospheric warmth with richly appointed interiors, while the INFINITI QX60 takes a more tactile approach with available massaging front seats. A single button press eases tension away, mile after mile, so even on demanding days, you arrive feeling refreshed.

Protecting What Matters Most

In a world that pulls drivers in all directions, smart safety systems help keep peace of mind front and center. SUVs like the INFINITI QX60 and the Audi Q7 place sophisticated monitoring technology around key points of the vehicle, constantly working alongside your safe driving patterns and alerting you to hazards that may have been missed.

While each model makes it easy to drive confidently, key differences in the safety feature offerings between the QX60 and the Q7 make one better suited to today’s safety needs.

The Q7 delivers a solid suite of driver-assist features, but the QX60 goes further by building on those basics with added layers of visibility and awareness. Another standout feature of the QX60 is the available Cabin Camera, which lets parents check on children in the backseat through real-time video—no need to glance away from the road. The result is greater peace of mind with more focus where it matters most.

Performance You Can Trust

The INFINITI QX60 and the Audi Q7 feature powerful engines designed to deliver smooth, dependable performance mile after mile. Under the hood of each SUV is a standard 2.0L turbocharged engine, yet the QX60 proves that not all engines are created the same.

On a steep uphill drive with a full cabin of passengers and cargo, the extra horsepower found with the QX60 helps it maintain momentum more easily, providing a slightly stronger, steadier push compared to the Q7’s performance output.

A similar pattern is seen with fuel efficiency. The QX60's extra efficiency, thanks to its EPA-estimated 22 city/27 highway MPG rating, helps extend trips and reduce time at the pump.* It's a subtle difference that translates into a more effortless driving experience.

Room to Relax, Space to Connect

A roomy cabin can turn every drive into quality time together. The INFINITI QX60 and the Audi Q7 have three rows of seating, making space for passengers. However, regarding true comfort, not all 3-row SUVs are created equal.

With more space in nearly every dimension, the QX60 allows passengers to enjoy journeys with greater comfort. Thanks to thoughtful features like a dedicated second-row climate control panel and third-row air vents, that extra room also gives rear-seat riders more comfort. These features let everyone tailor their experience without asking the driver or front passenger to make adjustments, unlike in the Q7.

Seamless Tech for Modern Life

When traveling alone, the INFINITI QX60 and the Audi Q7 are designed to keep you seamlessly connected without distractions. Central touchscreens make it easy to access navigation, entertainment, and smartphone integration, while 12.3-inch digital clusters deliver instant access to essential driving data, like speed and safety warnings.

Wireless Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ seamlessly integrate your favorite entertainment features, allowing you to listen to a chapter in an audiobook or catch the latest NPR podcast. The Q7’s available 17-speaker Bang & Olufsen® Premium sound system with 3D sound delivers crisp, clear audio, which is perfect when traveling with others. But it’s the QX60 that continues to raise the bar with its optional Klipsch® Reference Premiere audio system.

Equipped with 20 strategically placed speakers, the QX60’s cabin transforms into a mobile concert hall. The built-in headrest speakers and Individual Audio allow front-row passengers to enjoy private phone calls without interrupting the music for other passengers. It’s exclusive technology that makes it easy to stay connected while on the go.