Compare the2022 Infiniti QX55VS 2021 Cadillac XT4

To provide maximum traction and stability on all roads, All-Wheel Drive is standard on the QX55. But it costs extra on the XT4.

The QX55’s standard lane departure warning system alerts a temporarily inattentive driver when the vehicle begins to leave its lane. A lane departure warning system costs extra on the XT4.

To help make backing out of a parking space safer, the QX55 has a standard cross-path warning system, which uses sensors in the rear bumper to alert the driver to vehicles approaching from the side, helping the driver avoid collisions. Only the XT4 Premium Luxury/Sport has a cross-path warning system.

Both the QX55 and the XT4 have standard driver and passenger frontal airbags, front side-impact airbags, driver and front passenger knee airbags, side-impact head airbags, front seatbelt pretensioners, height adjustable front shoulder belts, plastic fuel tanks, four-wheel antilock brakes, traction control, electronic stability systems to prevent skidding, crash mitigating brakes, daytime running lights, rearview cameras and available around view monitors.

The QX55 comes with a full 4-year/60,000-mile basic warranty, which covers the entire truck and includes 24-hour roadside assistance. The XT4’s 4-year/50,000-mile basic warranty expires 10,000 miles sooner.

The QX55’s corrosion warranty is 1 year longer than the XT4’s (7 vs. 6 years).

From surveys of all its subscribers, Consumer Reports’ January 2021 Auto Issue reports that Infiniti vehicles are more reliable than Cadillac vehicles. Consumer Reports ranks Infiniti 10 places higher in reliability than Cadillac.

The QX55’s 2.0 turbo 4-cylinder produces 31 more horsepower (268 vs. 237) and 22 lbs.-ft. more torque (280 vs. 258) than the XT4’s 2.0 turbo 4-cylinder.

The QX55 has a standard continuously variable transmission (CVT). With no “steps” between gears, it can keep the engine at the most efficient speed for fuel economy, or keep it at its peak horsepower indefinitely for maximum acceleration. The XT4 doesn’t offer a CVT.

For better stopping power the QX55’s front brake rotors are larger than those on the XT4:

For better traction, the QX55 has larger tires than the XT4 (255/45R20 vs. 235/60R18). The QX55’s tires are larger than the largest tires available on the XT4 (255/45R20 vs. 245/45R20).

The QX55’s tires provide better handling because they have a lower 45 series profile (height to width ratio) that provides a stiffer sidewall than the XT4’s standard 60 series tires.

For better ride, handling and brake cooling the QX55 has standard 20-inch wheels. Smaller 18-inch wheels are standard on the XT4.

Changing a flat tire near traffic can be dangerous and inconvenient. The run-flat tires standard on the QX55 can be driven up to 50 miles without any air pressure, allowing you to drive to a service station for a repair. The XT4 doesn’t offer run-flat tires.

For better handling and stability, the track (width between the wheels) on the QX55 is 1.2 inches wider in the front and .7 inches wider in the rear than on the XT4.

For better maneuverability, the QX55’s turning circle is 1.6 feet tighter than the XT4’s (36.4 feet vs. 38 feet).

For greater off-road capability the QX55 has a 1.8 inches greater minimum ground clearance than the XT4 (8.6 vs. 6.8 inches), allowing the QX55 to travel over rougher terrain without being stopped or damaged.

The QX55 has .5 inches more front headroom, 1.1 inches more front hip room, .9 inches more front shoulder room, 4 inches more rear hip room and 2 inches more rear shoulder room than the XT4.

For enhanced passenger comfort on long trips the QX55’s rear seats recline. The XT4’s rear seats don’t recline.

The QX55 has a much larger cargo volume with its rear seat up than the XT4 with its rear seat up (26.9 vs. 22.5 cubic feet). The QX55 has a much larger cargo volume with its rear seat folded than the XT4 with its rear seat folded (54.1 vs. 48.9 cubic feet).

Pulling a handle automatically lowers the QX55’s rear seats, to make changing between passengers and cargo easier. The XT4 doesn’t offer automatic folding seats.

J.D. Power and Associates surveys of service recipients show that Infiniti service is better than Cadillac. J.D. Power ranks Infiniti third in service department satisfaction. With a 4% lower rating, Cadillac is ranked fourth.

The QX55’s front and rear power windows all open or close fully with one touch of the switches, making it more convenient at drive-up windows and toll booths, or when talking with someone outside the car. The XT4’s rear power window switches have to be held the entire time to open or close them fully.

If the windows are left open on the QX55 the driver can close them all at the outside door handle. On a hot day the driver can lower the windows from a distance using the keyless remote. The driver of the XT4 can only close the windows from inside the vehicle, with the ignition on.

The QX55 has a standard locking fuel door with a remote release located convenient to the driver. A locking fuel door helps prevent fuel theft and vandalism, such as sugar in the tank. The XT4 doesn’t offer a locking fuel door.

The XT4 (except Luxury)’s optional cornering lamps activate a lamp on the front corner when the turn signal is activated. The QX55 (except Luxe)’s optional adaptive cornering lights turn the actual headlight unit up to several degrees, depending on steering wheel angle and vehicle speed. This lights a significant distance into corners at any speed.