Compare the2022 Honda OdysseyVS 2022 Infiniti QX60

Both the Odyssey and the QX60 have standard driver and passenger frontal airbags, front side-impact airbags, driver and front passenger knee airbags, side-impact head airbags, front wheel drive, height adjustable front shoulder belts, four-wheel antilock brakes, traction control, electronic stability systems to prevent skidding, crash mitigating brakes, daytime running lights, lane departure warning systems, rearview cameras, available blind spot warning systems, rear parking sensors and rear cross-path warning.

For its top level performance in IIHS driver and passenger-side small overlap frontal, moderate overlap frontal, side impact, roof strength and head restraint tests, its standard vehicle-to-vehicle front crash prevention system, its standard vehicle-to-pedestrian front crash prevention system, and its standard headlight’s “Acceptable” rating, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety grants the Odyssey its highest rating: “Top Pick Plus” for 2021, a rating granted to only 76 vehicles tested by the IIHS. The QX60 has not been tested, yet.

There are over 5 times as many Honda dealers as there are Infiniti dealers, which makes it much easier should you ever need service under the Odyssey’s warranty.

The engine in the Odyssey has a single overhead cam for simplicity. The engine in the QX60 has dual overhead cams, which add to the number of moving parts and the complexity of the cylinder heads.

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 Odyssey’s reliability 20 points higher than the QX60.

J.D. Power and Associates rated the Odyssey second among minivans in their 2021 Initial Quality Study. The QX60 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 Honda vehicles are better in initial quality than Infiniti vehicles. J.D. Power ranks Honda 17th in initial quality. With 6 more problems per 100 vehicles, Infiniti is ranked 21st.

From surveys of all its subscribers, Consumer Reports’ January 2021 Auto Issue reports that Honda vehicles are more reliable than Infiniti vehicles. Consumer Reports ranks Honda 6 places higher in reliability than Infiniti.

As tested in Motor Trend the Honda Odyssey is faster than the Infiniti QX60:

An engine control system that can shut down some of the engine’s cylinders helps improve the Odyssey’s fuel efficiency. The QX60 doesn’t offer a system that can shut down part of the engine.

Both the Odyssey and the QX60 have a standard automatic start/stop engine feature to stop unnecessary fuel waste and pollution at stop lights and heavy traffic. All Odysseys have a standard disable switch for the system, so a driver can keep the engine from shutting off when the vehicle stops temporarily.

To lower fuel costs and make buying fuel easier, the Honda Odyssey uses regular unleaded gasoline. The QX60 requires premium for maximum efficiency, which can cost 20 to 55 cents more per gallon.

The Odyssey has a standard cap-less fueling system. The fuel filler is automatically opened when the fuel nozzle is inserted and automatically closed when it’s removed. This eliminates the need to unscrew and replace the cap and it reduces fuel evaporation, which causes pollution. The QX60 doesn’t offer a cap-less fueling system.

A 10-speed automatic is standard on the Honda Odyssey, for better acceleration and lower engine speed on the highway. Only a nine-speed automatic is available for the QX60.

The Odyssey stops shorter than the QX60:

For a smoother ride and more stable handling, the Odyssey’s wheelbase is 3.9 inches longer than on the QX60 (118.1 inches vs. 114.2 inches).

The front grille of the Odyssey uses electronically controlled shutters to close off airflow and reduce drag when less engine cooling is needed. This helps improve highway fuel economy. The QX60 doesn’t offer active grille shutters.

The Odyssey uses computer-generated active noise cancellation to help remove annoying noise and vibration from the passenger compartment, especially at low frequencies. The QX60 doesn’t offer active noise cancellation.

The Odyssey offers optional seating for 8 passengers; the QX60 can only carry 7.

The Odyssey has 23 cubic feet more passenger volume than the QX60 (163.6 vs. 140.6).

The Odyssey has 2.5 inches more front shoulder room, 2 inches more rear headroom, 3.2 inches more rear legroom, 8.1 inches more rear hip room, 1.9 inches more rear shoulder room, 2.6 inches more third row headroom, 10.1 inches more third row legroom, 3.2 inches more third row hip room and 4.4 inches more third row shoulder room than the QX60.

The Odyssey’s cargo area provides more volume than the QX60.

The Odyssey has a standard One-Motion Magic Seat third row seat, which folds flat into the floor. This completely clears a very large cargo area quickly. The QX60 doesn’t offer seats that fold into the floor.

Manual rear side window sunshades are available in the Odyssey to help block heat and glare for the rear passengers. The QX60 doesn’t offer rear side window sunshades.

The Honda Odyssey has won recognition from these important consumer publications:

The Honda Odyssey outsold the Infiniti QX60 by over 9 to one during the 2021 model year.