Compare the2022 Toyota SequoiaVS 2022 Infiniti QX80

The Toyota Sequoia has standard driver and front passenger side knee airbags mounted low on the dashboard. These airbags helps prevent the driver and front passenger from sliding under their seatbelts or the main frontal airbags; this keeps them better positioned during a collision for maximum protection. Knee airbags also help keep the legs from striking the dashboard, preventing knee and leg injuries in the case of a serious frontal collision. The QX80 doesn’t offer knee airbags.

The Sequoia’s driver alert monitor detects an inattentive driver then sounds a warning and suggests a break. According to the NHTSA, drivers who fall asleep cause about 100,000 crashes and 1500 deaths a year. The QX80 doesn’t offer a driver alert monitor.

Both the Sequoia and the QX80 have standard driver and passenger frontal airbags, front side-impact 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, lane departure warning systems, blind spot warning systems, rearview cameras, rear cross-path warning and available four-wheel drive.

Instrumented handling tests conducted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and analysis of its dimensions indicate that the Sequoia, with its four-star roll-over rating, is 3.4% to 5.2% less likely to roll over than the QX80, which received a three-star rating.

Toyota pays for scheduled maintenance on the Sequoia for 2 years and 25000 miles. Toyota will pay for oil changes, lubrication and any other required maintenance. Infiniti doesn’t pay scheduled maintenance for the QX80.

There are over 6 times as many Toyota dealers as there are Infiniti dealers, which makes it much easier should you ever need service under the Sequoia’s warranty.

To reliably power the ignition and other systems and to recharge the battery, the Sequoia has a standard 180-amp alternator. The QX80’s 150-amp alternator isn’t as powerful.

A reliable vehicle saves its owner time, money and trouble. Nobody wants to be stranded or have to be without a vehicle while it’s being repaired. Consumer Reports rates the Sequoia’s reliability 28 points higher than the QX80.

J.D. Power and Associates rated the Sequoia first among large suvs in their 2021 Initial Quality Study. The QX80 isn’t in the top three in its category.

J.D. Power and Associates’ 2021 Initial Quality Study of new car owners surveyed provide the statistics that show that Toyota vehicles are better in initial quality than Infiniti vehicles. J.D. Power ranks Toyota 13th in initial quality, above the industry average. With 13 more problems per 100 vehicles, Infiniti is ranked 21st, below the industry average.

J.D. Power and Associates’ 2021 survey of the owners of three-year-old vehicles provides the long-term dependability statistics that show that Toyota vehicles are more reliable than Infiniti vehicles. J.D. Power ranks Toyota fourth in reliability, above the industry average. With 39 more problems per 100 vehicles, Infiniti is ranked 23rd.

From surveys of all its subscribers, Consumer Reports’ January 2021 Auto Issue reports that Toyota vehicles are more reliable than Infiniti vehicles. Consumer Reports ranks Toyota second in reliability. Infiniti is ranked 11th.

As tested in Motor Trend the Toyota Sequoia is faster than the Infiniti QX80:

To lower fuel costs and make buying fuel easier, the Toyota Sequoia uses regular unleaded gasoline. The QX80 requires premium for maximum efficiency, which can cost 20 to 55 cents more per gallon.

The Sequoia stops shorter than the QX80:

For better handling and stability, the track (width between the wheels) on the Sequoia is .4 inches wider in the front and 1.2 inches wider in the rear than on the QX80.

The Sequoia TRD Sport 4x4 handles at .78 G’s, while the QX80 AWD pulls only .71 G’s of cornering force in a Motor Trend skidpad test.

The Sequoia TRD Sport 4x4 executes Motor Trend’s “Figure Eight” maneuver 1.3 seconds quicker than the QX80 AWD (27.3 seconds @ .65 average G’s vs. 28.6 seconds @ .57 average G’s).

For better maneuverability, the Sequoia’s turning circle is 3.2 feet tighter than the QX80’s (38.1 feet vs. 41.3 feet).

For greater off-road capability the Sequoia has a greater minimum ground clearance than the QX80 (10 vs. 9.2 inches), allowing the Sequoia to travel over rougher terrain without being stopped or damaged.

The Sequoia is 5.1 inches shorter than the QX80, making the Sequoia easier to handle, maneuver and park in tight spaces.

The Sequoia has 2.9 inches more front legroom, 3.3 inches more front hip room, 2.6 inches more front shoulder room, 1.5 inches more rear hip room, 2.1 inches more rear shoulder room, 6.5 inches more third row legroom, 1.6 inches more third row hip room and 5.2 inches more third row shoulder room than the QX80.

The front step up height for the Sequoia is 1.4 inches lower than the QX80 (21” vs. 22.4”). The Sequoia’s rear step up height is .6 inches lower than the QX80’s (22.2” vs. 22.8”).

The Sequoia’s cargo area provides more volume than the QX80.

A low lift-over cargo hatch design makes loading and unloading the Sequoia easier. The Sequoia’s cargo hatch lift-over height is 33 inches, while the QX80’s liftover is 35.8 inches.

The Sequoia’s cargo area is larger than the QX80’s in almost every dimension:

The Sequoia’s rear cargo window opens separately from the rest of the liftgate door to allow quicker loading of small packages. The QX80’s rear cargo window doesn’t open.

The Sequoia has a maintenance free battery for long life without checking the battery’s water level. The QX80 doesn’t have a maintenance free battery, so the water level in the battery’s cells must be checked often to prevent damage.

Manual rear side window sunshades are available in the Sequoia to help block heat and glare for the rear passengers. The QX80 doesn’t offer rear side window sunshades.

According to The Car Book by Jack Gillis, the Sequoia is less expensive to operate than the QX80 because it costs $264 less to do the manufacturer’s suggested maintenance for 50,000 miles. Typical repairs cost much less on the Sequoia than the QX80, including $172 less for a muffler, $6 less for front brake pads, $21 less for fuel injection and $999 less for a power steering pump.

Consumer Reports® recommends the Toyota Sequoia, based on reliability, safety and performance. The Infiniti QX80 isn't recommended.