Compare the2023 Chevrolet TahoeVS 2023 Infiniti QX60

Both the Tahoe and the QX60 have standard driver and passenger frontal airbags, front side-impact airbags, side-impact head airbags, front seatbelt pretensioners, 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 all wheel drive, blind spot warning systems, around view monitors and rear cross-path warning.

The Chevrolet Tahoe weighs 818 to 1511 pounds more than the Infiniti QX60. The NHTSA advises that heavier vehicles are much safer in collisions than their significantly lighter counterparts.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration does 35 MPH front crash tests on new vehicles. In this test, results indicate that the Chevrolet Tahoe is safer than the Infiniti QX60:

New test not comparable to pre-2011 test results. More stars = Better. Lower test results = Better.

There are over 14 times as many Chevrolet dealers as there are Infiniti dealers, which makes it much easier should you ever need service under the Tahoe’s warranty.

The Tahoe has a standard “limp home system” to keep drivers from being stranded if most or all of the engine’s coolant is lost. The engine will run on only half of its cylinders at a time, reduce its power and light a warning lamp on the dashboard so the driver can get to a service station for repairs. The QX60 doesn’t offer a lost coolant limp home mode, so a coolant leak could strand you or seriously damage the truck’s engine.

J.D. Power and Associates rated the Tahoe first among large suvs in their 2022 Initial Quality Study. The QX60 isn’t in the top three in its category.

J.D. Power and Associates’ 2022 Initial Quality Study of new car owners surveyed provide the statistics that show that Chevrolet vehicles are better in initial quality than Infiniti vehicles. J.D. Power ranks Chevrolet third in initial quality, above the industry average. With 57 more problems per 100 vehicles, Infiniti is ranked 25th, below the industry average.

J.D. Power and Associates’ 2022 survey of the owners of three-year-old vehicles provides the long-term dependability statistics that show that Chevrolet vehicles are more reliable than Infiniti vehicles. J.D. Power ranks Chevrolet above average in long-term dependability. With 21 more problems per 100 vehicles in the first three years of ownership, Infiniti is rated below average.

The Tahoe’s standard 5.3 V8 produces 60 more horsepower (355 vs. 295) and 113 lbs.-ft. more torque (383 vs. 270) than the QX60’s 3.5 DOHC V6. The Tahoe’s optional 6.2 V8 produces 125 more horsepower (420 vs. 295) and 190 lbs.-ft. more torque (460 vs. 270) than the QX60’s 3.5 DOHC V6.

The Tahoe’s 3.0 turbo diesel produces 190 lbs.-ft. more torque (460 vs. 270) than the QX60’s 3.5 DOHC V6.

On the EPA test cycle the Tahoe gets better mileage than the QX60:

An engine control system that can shut down some of the engine’s cylinders helps improve the Tahoe V8’s fuel efficiency. The QX60 doesn’t offer a system that can shut down part of the engine.

The Tahoe has 5.5 gallons more fuel capacity than the QX60 (24 vs. 18.5 gallons), for longer range between fill-ups.

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

For better traction, the Tahoe has larger standard tires than the QX60 (265/65R18 vs. 255/50R20). The Tahoe’s optional tires are larger than the largest tires available on the QX60 (275/50R22 vs. 255/50R20).

For better ride, handling and brake cooling the Tahoe offers optional 22-inch wheels. The QX60’s largest wheels are only 20-inches.

The Chevrolet Tahoe’s wheels have 6 lugs for longer wheel bearing life, less chance of rotor warping and greater strength. The Infiniti QX60 only has 5 wheel lugs per wheel.

The Tahoe has a standard full size spare tire so a flat doesn’t interrupt your trip. A full size spare isn’t available on the QX60; it requires you to depend on a temporary spare, which limits mileage and speed before replacement.

The Tahoe offers an optional driver-adjustable suspension system. It allows the driver to choose between an extra-supple ride, reducing fatigue on long trips, or a sport setting, which allows maximum control for tricky roads or off-road. The QX60’s suspension doesn’t offer adjustable shock absorbers.

The Tahoe Z71/High Country has a standard automatic front and rear load leveling suspension to keep ride height level with a heavy load or when towing. The Tahoe’s height leveling suspension allows the driver to raise ride height for better off-road clearance and then lower it again for easier entering and exiting and better on-road handling. The QX60 doesn’t offer a load leveling suspension.

For a smoother ride and more stable handling, the Tahoe’s wheelbase is 6.7 inches longer than on the QX60 (120.9 inches vs. 114.2 inches).

For better handling and stability, the track (width between the wheels) on the Tahoe is 1.6 inches wider in the front and 1.4 inches wider in the rear than on the QX60.

The Tahoe’s front to rear weight distribution is more even (51% to 49%) than the QX60’s (55.1% to 44.9%). This gives the Tahoe more stable handling and braking.

For better maneuverability, the Tahoe’s turning circle is .6 feet tighter than the QX60’s (38.1 feet vs. 38.7 feet).

For greater off-road capability the Tahoe has a 1.3 inches greater minimum ground clearance than the QX60 (8 vs. 6.7 inches), allowing the Tahoe to travel over rougher terrain without being stopped or damaged. The Tahoe Z71 Air Ride’s minimum ground clearance is 3.3 inches higher than on the QX60 (10 vs. 6.7 inches).

The front grille of the Tahoe (except Diesel) 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.

As tested by Car and Driver while cruising at 70 MPH, the interior of the Tahoe Z71 4x4 is quieter than the QX60 Autograph AWD (66 vs. 67 dB).

The Tahoe offers optional seating for 9 passengers; the QX60 can only carry 7.

The Tahoe has 27.7 cubic feet more passenger volume than the QX60 (168.3 vs. 140.6).

The Tahoe has 1.5 inches more front headroom, 2.4 inches more front legroom, 2.7 inches more front hip room, 5.4 inches more front shoulder room, 1.4 inches more rear headroom, 4.3 inches more rear legroom, 4.6 inches more rear hip room, 5.1 inches more rear shoulder room, 2.5 inches more third row headroom, 6.9 inches more third row legroom, 4.2 inches more third row hip room and 7.1 inches more third row shoulder room than the QX60.

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

Pressing a switch automatically lowers the Tahoe’s (except LS) optional second and third row seats, to make changing between passengers and cargo easier. The QX60 doesn’t offer automatic folding second row seats.

The Tahoe’s minimum standard towing capacity is much higher than the QX60’s (7700 vs. 3500 pounds). Maximum trailer towing in the Infiniti QX60 is only 6000 pounds. The Tahoe offers up to a 8400 lbs. towing capacity.

The Tahoe 4WD with optional equipment can be flat towed on all four wheels (dinghy towed), allowing recreational vehicle owners to bring it with them on the road. When they reach their destination, the Tahoe can be unhitched and driven around locally. The QX60 can’t be towed flat on the ground.

The engine in the Tahoe is mounted longitudinally (North-South), instead of sideways, as in the QX60. This makes it easier to service and maintain, because there are no rear spark plugs and the accessory belts are in front.

The Tahoe’s instruments include an oil pressure gauge and a temperature gauge - which could save your engine! Often ‘idiot lights’ don’t warn you until damage has been done. The QX60 does not have an oil pressure gauge.

Consumer Reports rated the Tahoe’s headlight performance “Very Good,” a higher rating than the QX60’s headlights, which were rated “Fair.”

The Tahoe Premier/High Country’s optional Enhanced Automatic Parking Assist can parallel park or back into a parking spot by itself, starting, stopping and changing direction automatically. The QX60 doesn’t offer an automated parking system.

Insurance will cost less for the Tahoe owner. The Complete Car Cost Guide estimates that insurance for the Tahoe will cost $1615 to $3005 less than the QX60 over a five-year period.

The Tahoe will cost the buyer less in the long run because of its superior resale value. The IntelliChoice estimates that the Tahoe will retain 51.65% to 55.27% of its original price after five years, while the QX60 only retains 43.55% to 44.5%.

The Chevrolet Tahoe outsold the Infiniti QX60 by over six to one during 2022.