Compare the2025 Chevrolet SuburbanVS 2025 Infiniti QX60

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

Safety

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When descending a steep, off-road slope, the Suburban 4WD’s optional Hill Descent Control allows you to creep down safely. The QX60 doesn’t offer Hill Descent Control.

Both the Suburban and QX60 have Rear Cross Traffic Alert, but the Suburban has Rear Cross Traffic Braking (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 Suburban 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, blind spot warning systems, rearview cameras, rear cross-path warning and available all wheel drive.

The Chevrolet Suburban weighs 930 to 1537 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 Suburban is safer than the Infiniti QX60:

	Suburban	QX60
	Driver
STARS	5 Stars	4 Stars
HIC	146	150
Neck Injury Risk	23%	31%
Neck Stress	312 lbs.	348 lbs.
Neck Compression	51 lbs.	53 lbs.
	Passenger
STARS	4 Stars	4 Stars
HIC	233	312
Chest Compression	.6 inches	.6 inches
Neck Compression	66 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 Chevrolet Suburban is safer than the Infiniti QX60:

	Suburban	QX60
	Front Seat
STARS	5 Stars	5 Stars
HIC	25	84
Chest Movement	.7 inches	.9 inches
Abdominal Force	111 lbs.	138 lbs.
Hip Force	118 lbs.	244 lbs.
	Rear Seat
STARS	5 Stars	5 Stars
HIC	88	88
Spine Acceleration	24 G’s	33 G’s
Hip Force	248 lbs.	461 lbs.

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

Warranty

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 Suburban’s warranty.

Reliability

The Suburban 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 Suburban second among large suvs in their 2024 Initial Quality Study. The QX60 isn’t in the top three in its category.

J.D. Power and Associates’ 2024 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 second in initial quality, above the industry average. With 27 more problems per 100 vehicles, Infiniti is ranked 14th.

J.D. Power and Associates’ 2024 survey of the owners of three-year-old vehicles provides the statistics that show that Chevrolet vehicles are more reliable than Infiniti vehicles. J.D. Power ranks Chevrolet fourth in reliability, above the industry average. With 45 more problems per 100 vehicles, Infiniti is ranked 22nd.

Engine

The Suburban’s standard 5.3 V8 produces 87 more horsepower (355 vs. 268) and 97 lbs.-ft. more torque (383 vs. 286) than the QX60’s 2.0 turbo 4-cylinder. The Suburban’s optional 6.2 V8 produces 152 more horsepower (420 vs. 268) and 174 lbs.-ft. more torque (460 vs. 286) than the QX60’s 2.0 turbo 4-cylinder.

The Suburban’s 3.0 turbo diesel produces 37 more horsepower (305 vs. 268) and 209 lbs.-ft. more torque (495 vs. 286) than the QX60’s 2.0 turbo 4-cylinder.

Fuel Economy and Range

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

To lower fuel costs and make buying fuel easier, the Chevrolet Suburban uses regular unleaded gasoline (premium recommended with the 6.2 V8 engine for maximum performance). The QX60 requires premium, which can cost on average about 84.9 cents more per gallon.

The Suburban has 9.8 gallons more fuel capacity than the QX60 (28.3 vs. 18.5 gallons), for longer range between fill-ups.

Transmission

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

Brakes and Stopping

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

	Suburban	QX60
Front Rotors	16.1 inches	13.8 inches
Rear Rotors	13.6 inches	13 inches

The Suburban stops shorter than the QX60:

	Suburban	QX60
60 to 0 MPH	127 feet	128 feet	Motor Trend

Tires and Wheels

For better traction, the Suburban has larger standard tires than the QX60 (265/65R18 vs. 255/50R20). The Suburban RST’s optional tires are larger than the largest tires available on the QX60 (285/40R24 vs. 255/50R20).

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

For better ride, handling and brake cooling the Suburban RST offers optional 24-inch wheels. The QX60’s largest wheels are only 20-inches.

The Chevrolet Suburban’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 Suburban 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.

Suspension and Handling

The Suburban offers an available 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 Suburban RST/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 Suburban’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 Suburban’s wheelbase is 19.9 inches longer than on the QX60 (134.1 inches vs. 114.2 inches).

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

The Suburban’s front to rear weight distribution is more even (52% to 48%) than the QX60’s (54.9% to 45.1%). This gives the Suburban more stable handling and braking.

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

Chassis

The front grille of the Suburban 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.

Passenger Space

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

The Suburban has 30.2 cubic feet more passenger volume than the QX60 (170.8 vs. 140.6).

The Suburban has 1.5 inches more front headroom, 2.4 inches more front legroom, 2.7 inches more front hip room, 4.9 inches more front shoulder room, 1.4 inches more rear headroom, 4.3 inches more rear legroom, 4.6 inches more rear hip room, 4.9 inches more rear shoulder room, 2.5 inches more third row headroom, 8.7 inches more third row legroom, 4.2 inches more third row hip room and 7.2 inches more third row shoulder room than the QX60.

Cargo Capacity

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

	Suburban	QX60
Behind Third Seat	41.5 cubic feet	14.5 cubic feet
Third Seat Folded	93.8 cubic feet	41.6 cubic feet
Second Seat Folded	144.5 cubic feet	75.4 cubic feet

Pressing a switch automatically lowers the Suburban’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.

Towing

The Suburban’s minimum standard towing capacity is much higher than the QX60’s (7500 vs. 6000 pounds). Maximum trailer towing in the Infiniti QX60 is only 6000 pounds. The Suburban offers up to a 8200 lbs. towing capacity.

The Suburban 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 Suburban can be unhitched and driven around locally. The QX60 can’t be towed flat on the ground.

Trailer Sway Control is standard on the Suburban, using the StabiliTrak® sensors to detect trailer sway, then uses individual brakes to counteract any swaying and help keep the tow vehicle and trailer steady. A trailer sway program costs extra on the QX60.

Servicing Ease

The engine in the Suburban is mounted longitudinally (North-South), instead of sideways, as in the QX60. This makes it easier to service and maintain, because the accessory belts are in front.

Ergonomics

The Suburban’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.

In case you lock your keys in your vehicle, or don’t have them with you, you can let yourself in using the Suburban’s available exterior PIN entry system. The QX60 doesn’t offer an exterior PIN entry system, and its Infiniti Connection can’t unlock the doors if the vehicle doesn’t have cell phone reception or the driver can’t contact the service.

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

The Suburban’s 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.

Economic Advantages

Insurance will cost less for the Suburban owner. The Complete Car Cost Guide estimates that insurance for the Suburban will cost $1195 to $2475 less than the QX60 over a five-year period.

The Suburban will cost the buyer less in the long run because of its superior resale value. The IntelliChoice estimates that the Suburban will retain 54.17% to 56.59% of its original price after five years, while the QX60 only retains 47.06% to 47.83%.

Recommendations

The Chevrolet Suburban outsold the Infiniti QX60 by 80% during 2023.