Compare the2024 Genesis GV80VS 2024 Infiniti QX60

Safety
Warranty
Reliability
Engine
Fuel Economy and Range
Brakes and Stopping
Tires and Wheels
Suspension and Handling
Chassis
Passenger Space
Cargo Capacity
Towing
Servicing Ease
Ergonomics
Recommendations

Safety

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Both the GV80 and QX60 have child safety locks to prevent children from opening the rear doors. The GV80 has power child safety locks, allowing the driver to activate and deactivate them from the driver's seat and to know when they're engaged. The QX60’s child locks have to be individually engaged at each rear door with a manual switch. The driver can’t know the status of the locks without opening the doors and checking them.

To provide maximum traction and stability on all roads, All-Wheel Drive is standard on the GV80. But it costs extra on the QX60.

Both the GV80 and QX60 have rear cross-traffic warning, but the GV80 has Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist (automatically applies the brakes) to better prevent a collision when backing near traffic. The QX60’s Rear Cross Traffic Alert doesn’t automatically brake.

Both the GV80 and the QX60 have standard driver and passenger frontal airbags, front and rear side-impact airbags, driver knee airbags, front seat center airbag, 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, blind spot warning systems, rearview cameras, rear cross-path warning and available around view monitors.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration does 35 MPH front crash tests on new vehicles. In this test, results indicate that the Genesis GV80 is safer than the Infiniti QX60:

	GV80	QX60
	Driver
STARS	4 Stars	4 Stars
Neck Injury Risk	24.1%	31%
Neck Stress	157 lbs.	348 lbs.
Neck Compression	25 lbs.	53 lbs.
	Passenger
STARS	4 Stars	4 Stars
HIC	263	312
Chest Compression	.6 inches	.6 inches
Neck Injury Risk	34%	45.1%
Neck Compression	65 lbs.	93 lbs.

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

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration does side impact tests on new vehicles. In this test, which crashes the vehicle into a flat barrier at 38.5 MPH, results indicate that the Genesis GV80 is safer than the Infiniti QX60:

	GV80	QX60
	Front Seat
STARS	5 Stars	5 Stars
HIC	29	84
Chest Movement	.5 inches	.9 inches
Abdominal Force	101 lbs.	138 lbs.
	Rear Seat
STARS	5 Stars	5 Stars
HIC	70	88
Spine Acceleration	26 G’s	33 G’s
Hip Force	458 lbs.	461 lbs.

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

Side impacts caused 23% of all road fatalities in 2018, down from 29% in 2003, when the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety introduced its side barrier test. In order to continue improving vehicle safety, the IIHS has started using a more severe side impact test: 37 MPH (up from 31 MPH), with a 4180-pound barrier (up from 3300 pounds). The results of this newly developed test demonstrates that the Genesis GV80 is safer than the QX60:

	GV80	QX60
Overall Evaluation	GOOD	GOOD
Structure	GOOD	ACCEPTABLE
	Driver Injury Measures
Head/Neck	GOOD	GOOD
Head Injury Criterion	67	125
Neck Tension	178 lbs.	268 lbs.
Neck Compression	-45 lbs.	22 lbs.
Torso	GOOD	GOOD
Shoulder Deflection	.39 in	.63 in
Torso Max Deflection	.75 in	.94 in
Pelvis	GOOD	MARGINAL
Pelvis Force	669 lbs.	1160 lbs.
Head Protection	GOOD	GOOD
	Passenger Injury Measures
Head/Neck	GOOD	GOOD
Head Injury Criterion	49	65
Neck Compression	-22 lbs.	67 lbs.
Torso	GOOD	GOOD
Torso Max Deflection	.67 in	.75 in
Torso Deflection Rate	3 MPH	4 MPH
Head Protection	GOOD	GOOD

The Genesis GV80 (built after August 2023) has achieved the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety’s (IIHS) highest rating of “Top Safety Pick Plus” for the 2024 model year. This distinction is based on its exceptional performance in IIHS’ rigorous battery of safety tests. Specifically, it earned a “Good” rating in the latest, more stringent moderate overlap front crash test, a “Good” result in the updated side impact test, and an “Acceptable” score in the revised pedestrian crash prevention test. The QX60 is only a standard “Top Safety Pick” for 2024, though it hasn’t yet been rated in the updated moderate overlap frontal test, a requirement for the “Top Safety Pick Plus” award.

Warranty

The GV80 comes with a full 5-year/60,000-mile basic warranty, which covers the entire truck and includes free 24-hour roadside assistance. The QX60’s 4-year/60,000-mile basic warranty expires 1 year sooner.

Genesis’ powertrain warranty covers the GV80 4 years and 30,000 miles longer than Infiniti covers the QX60. Any repair needed on the engine, transmission, axles, joints or driveshafts is fully covered for 10 years or 100,000 miles. Coverage on the QX60 ends after only 6 years or 70,000 miles.

There are over 19 percent more Genesis dealers than there are Infiniti dealers, which makes it easier should you ever need service under the GV80’s warranty.

Reliability

J.D. Power and Associates’ 2023 Initial Quality Study of new car owners surveyed provide the statistics that show that Genesis vehicles are better in initial quality than Infiniti vehicles. J.D. Power ranks Genesis above average in initial quality. With 36 more problems per 100 vehicles, Infiniti is rated below average.

J.D. Power and Associates’ 2022 survey of the owners of three-year-old vehicles provides the statistics that show that Genesis vehicles are more reliable than Infiniti vehicles. J.D. Power ranks Genesis fourth in reliability, above the industry average. With 73 more problems per 100 vehicles, Infiniti is ranked 23rd.

Engine

The GV80 2.5T’s standard 2.5 turbo 4-cylinder produces 5 more horsepower (300 vs. 295) and 41 lbs.-ft. more torque (311 vs. 270) than the QX60’s 3.5 DOHC V6. The GV80 3.5T’s standard 3.5 turbo V6 produces 80 more horsepower (375 vs. 295) and 121 lbs.-ft. more torque (391 vs. 270) than the QX60’s 3.5 DOHC V6.

As tested in Motor Trend the Genesis GV80 is faster than the Infiniti QX60:

	GV80 2.5T	GV80 3.5T	QX60
Zero to 60 MPH	6.4 sec	6 sec	7.3 sec
Quarter Mile	14.9 sec	14.4 sec	15.7 sec
Speed in 1/4 Mile	94.3 MPH	98.8 MPH	87.9 MPH

Fuel Economy and Range

The GV80 has 2.6 gallons more fuel capacity than the QX60 (21.1 vs. 18.5 gallons), for longer range between fill-ups.

The GV80 has a standard locking fuel door which locks and unlocks with the power locks. The fuel filler door is not lockable on the QX60. A locking fuel door helps prevent fuel theft and vandalism, such as sugar in the tank.

Brakes and Stopping

For better stopping power the GV80’s brake rotors are larger than those on the QX60:

	GV80 2.5T	GV80 3.5T	QX60
Front Rotors	14.2 inches	14.9 inches	13.8 inches
Rear Rotors	14.2 inches	14.2 inches	13 inches

The GV80 stops much shorter than the QX60:

	GV80	QX60
70 to 0 MPH	163 feet	171 feet	Car and Driver
60 to 0 MPH	112 feet	128 feet	Motor Trend
60 to 0 MPH (Wet)	139 feet	150 feet	Consumer Reports

Tires and Wheels

For better traction, the GV80 has larger tires than the QX60 (265/40R22 vs. 255/50R20).

The GV80’s standard tires provide better handling because they have a lower 55 series profile (height to width ratio) that provides a stiffer sidewall than the QX60 Pure’s standard 60 series tires. The GV80’s optional tires have a lower 40 series profile than the QX60 Luxe/Sensory/Autograph’s 50 series tires.

For better ride, handling and brake cooling the GV80 has standard 19-inch wheels. Smaller 18-inch wheels are standard on the QX60 Pure. The GV80’s optional 22-inch wheels are larger than the 20-inch wheels on the QX60 Luxe/Sensory/Autograph.

Suspension and Handling

The GV80 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 GV80 offers an optional automatic rear load leveling suspension to keep ride height level with a heavy load or when towing. The QX60 doesn’t offer a load leveling suspension.

For a smoother ride and more stable handling, the GV80’s wheelbase is 2.1 inches longer than on the QX60 (116.3 inches vs. 114.2 inches).

The GV80’s front to rear weight distribution is more even (51% to 49%) than the QX60’s (55.1% to 44.9%). This gives the GV80 more stable handling and braking.

The GV80 Prestige handles at .86 G’s, while the QX60 Autograph AWD pulls only .85 G’s of cornering force in a Car and Driver skidpad test.

The GV80 Prestige executes Motor Trend’s “Figure Eight” maneuver 1.1 seconds quicker than the QX60 Sensory AWD (26.9 seconds @ .65 average G’s vs. 28 seconds @ .6 average G’s).

For greater off-road capability the GV80 has a 1.4 inches greater minimum ground clearance than the QX60 (8.1 vs. 6.7 inches), allowing the GV80 to travel over rougher terrain without being stopped or damaged.

Chassis

The GV80 is 3.5 inches shorter than the QX60, making the GV80 easier to handle, maneuver and park in tight spaces.

The GV80 Prestige 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.

Passenger Space

The GV80 has .9 inches more rear headroom, 1 inch more rear legroom and 2.3 inches more third row legroom than the QX60.

Cargo Capacity

The GV80’s cargo area provides more volume than the QX60.

	GV80	QX60
Second Seat Folded	84 cubic feet	75.4 cubic feet

Pressing a button automatically lowers the GV80’s second and third row seats, to make changing between passengers and cargo easier. The QX60 doesn’t offer automatic folding second row seats.

Towing

The GV80’s standard towing capacity is much higher than the QX60’s (6000 vs. 3500 pounds).

Servicing Ease

The engine in the GV80 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.

Ergonomics

If the windows are left open on the GV80 the driver can close them all at the outside door handle. On a hot day the driver can also lower the windows the same way. The driver of the QX60 can only close the windows from inside the vehicle, with the ignition on.

Optional air conditioned front and second row seats keep the GV80’s passengers comfortable and take the sting out of hot leather in summer. The QX60 doesn’t offer air-conditioned seats for the second row.

The GV80’s optional Smart Parking Assist can parallel park or back into a parking spot by itself, starting, stopping and changing direction automatically. Optional Remote Smart Parking Assist will park and retrieve your car remotely: press a button and watch it park itself. This is ideal for tight locations. The QX60 doesn’t offer an automated parking system.

Recommendations

The GV80 was chosen as a Car and Driver’s “Top Ten” for 2021. The QX60 has never been chosen by Car and Driver in their “10Best” issue.