Compare the2025 Chevrolet TahoeVS 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 Tahoe 4WD’s optional Hill Descent Control allows you to creep down safely. The QX60 doesn’t offer Hill Descent Control.

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

The Chevrolet Tahoe weighs 759 to 1366 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:

	Tahoe	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 Tahoe is safer than the Infiniti QX60:

	Tahoe	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.

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 Chevrolet Tahoe is safer than the QX60:

	Tahoe	QX60
Overall Evaluation	GOOD	GOOD
Structure	GOOD	ACCEPTABLE
	Driver Injury Measures
Head/Neck	GOOD	GOOD
Head Injury Criterion	17	125
Neck Tension	89 lbs.	268 lbs.
Torso	GOOD	GOOD
Shoulder Deflection	.31 in	.63 in
Shoulder Force	89 lbs.	156 lbs.
Torso Max Deflection	.43 in	.94 in
Torso Deflection Rate	3 MPH	5 MPH
Pelvis	GOOD	MARGINAL
Pelvis Force	290 lbs.	1160 lbs.
Head Protection	GOOD	GOOD
	Passenger Injury Measures
Head/Neck	GOOD	GOOD
Neck Tension	22 lbs.	89 lbs.
Torso	GOOD	GOOD
Pelvis	GOOD	GOOD
Pelvis Force	134 lbs.	580 lbs.
Head Protection	GOOD	GOOD

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 Tahoe’s warranty.

Reliability

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

Transmission

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.

Brakes and Stopping

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

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

Tires and Wheels

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

The Tahoe RST/High Country’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 Tahoe RST/High Country offers optional 24-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.

Suspension and Handling

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 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 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 (54.9% to 45.1%). This gives the Tahoe more stable handling and braking.

For better maneuverability, the Tahoe’s turning circle is .9 feet tighter than the QX60’s (37.8 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).

Chassis

The front grille of the Tahoe 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 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, 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, 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.

Cargo Capacity

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

	Tahoe	QX60
Behind Third Seat	25.5 cubic feet	14.5 cubic feet
Third Seat Folded	72.5 cubic feet	41.6 cubic feet
Second Seat Folded	122.7 cubic feet	75.4 cubic feet

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.

Towing

The Tahoe’s minimum standard towing capacity is much higher than the QX60’s (7700 vs. 6000 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.

Trailer Sway Control is standard on the Tahoe, 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 Tahoe 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 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.

In case you lock your keys in your vehicle, or don’t have them with you, you can let yourself in using the Tahoe’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 Tahoe’s headlight performance “Very Good,” a higher rating than the QX60’s headlights, which were rated “Fair.”

The Tahoe’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 Tahoe owner. The Complete Car Cost Guide estimates that insurance for the Tahoe will cost $1645 to $2960 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 55.19% to 57.88% of its original price after five years, while the QX60 only retains 47.06% to 47.83%.

Recommendations

The Chevrolet Tahoe outsold the Infiniti QX60 by almost four to one during 2023.