Compare the2025 Toyota HighlanderVS 2025 Infiniti QX60

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

Safety

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The Highlander has a standard Secondary Collision Brake, which automatically applies the brakes in the event of a crash to help prevent secondary collisions and prevent further injuries. The QX60 doesn’t offer a post collision braking system: in the event of a collision that triggers the airbags, more collisions are possible without the protection of airbags that may have already deployed.

When descending a steep, off-road slope, the Highlander AWD’s standard Downhill Assist Control allows you to creep down safely. The QX60 doesn’t offer Downhill Assist Control.

Both the Highlander and QX60 have Rear Cross Traffic Alert, but the Highlander Limited/Platinum has Parking Support Brake (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 Highlander and the QX60 have standard driver and passenger frontal airbags, front side-impact airbags, driver knee airbags, side-impact head airbags, front and rear seatbelt pretensioners, 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, blind spot warning systems, rearview cameras, rear cross-path warning, available all wheel drive and 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 Toyota Highlander is safer than the Infiniti QX60:

	Highlander	QX60
	Driver
STARS	4 Stars	4 Stars
Neck Stress	347 lbs.	348 lbs.
	Passenger
STARS	4 Stars	4 Stars
Chest Compression	.6 inches	.6 inches
Neck Injury Risk	28.4%	45.1%
Neck Stress	179 lbs.	216 lbs.
Neck Compression	90 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 Toyota Highlander is safer than the Infiniti QX60:

	Highlander	QX60
	Front Seat
STARS	5 Stars	5 Stars
HIC	55	84
Chest Movement	.3 inches	.9 inches
Abdominal Force	79 lbs.	138 lbs.
	Rear Seat
STARS	5 Stars	5 Stars
Hip Force	152 lbs.	461 lbs.

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

Warranty

There are over 6 times as many Toyota dealers as there are Infiniti dealers, which makes it much easier should you ever need service under the Highlander’s warranty.

Reliability

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 Highlander’s reliability 39 points higher than the QX60.

J.D. Power and Associates’ 2024 survey of the owners of three-year-old vehicles provides the statistics that show that Toyota vehicles are more reliable than Infiniti vehicles. J.D. Power ranks Toyota second in reliability, above the industry average. With 72 more problems per 100 vehicles, Infiniti is ranked 22nd.

From surveys of all its subscribers, Consumer Reports’ January 2024 Auto Issue reports that Toyota vehicles are more reliable than Infiniti vehicles. Consumer Reports ranks Toyota second in overall reliability. Infiniti is ranked 13th.

Engine

The Highlander’s 2.4 turbo 4-cylinder produces 24 lbs.-ft. more torque (310 vs. 286) than the QX60’s 2.0 turbo 4-cylinder.

Fuel Economy and Range

On the EPA test cycle the Highlander FWD gets better fuel mileage than the QX60 FWD (22 city/29 hwy vs. 22 city/28 hwy).

To lower fuel costs and make buying fuel easier, the Toyota Highlander uses regular unleaded gasoline. The QX60 requires premium, which can cost on average about 84.9 cents more per gallon.

The Highlander has a standard locking fuel door with a power remote release convenient to the driver. 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

The Highlander stops shorter than the QX60:

	Highlander	QX60
60 to 0 MPH	133 feet	138 feet	Consumer Reports
60 to 0 MPH (Wet)	143 feet	150 feet	Consumer Reports

Suspension and Handling

For better maneuverability, the Highlander’s turning circle is 1.3 feet tighter than the QX60’s (37.4 feet vs. 38.7 feet).

For greater off-road capability the Highlander has a 1.3 inches greater minimum ground clearance than the QX60 (8 vs. 6.7 inches), allowing the Highlander to travel over rougher terrain without being stopped or damaged.

Chassis

The Toyota Highlander may be more efficient, handle and accelerate better because it weighs about 300 to 350 pounds less than the Infiniti QX60.

The Highlander is 3.3 inches shorter than the QX60, making the Highlander easier to handle, maneuver and park in tight spaces.

Passenger Space

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

The Highlander has .4 inches more front headroom, 1.9 inches more rear headroom, 1 inch more rear legroom, .3 inches more rear hip room, .4 inches more third row headroom and .4 inches more third row hip room than the QX60.

Cargo Capacity

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

	Highlander	QX60
Behind Third Seat	16 cubic feet	14.5 cubic feet
Third Seat Folded	48.4 cubic feet	41.6 cubic feet
Second Seat Folded	84.3 cubic feet	75.4 cubic feet

Towing

A Trailer Sway Control (TSC) is standard on the Highlander, using the Enhanced Vehicle Stability Control 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.

Ergonomics

If the windows are left open on the Highlander the driver can close them all at the outside door handle. On a hot day the driver can lower the windows at the outside door handle or from a distance using the keyless remote. (This window function must be activated by your Toyota service department.) The driver of the QX60 can only close the windows from inside the vehicle, with the ignition on.

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

Economic Advantages

Insurance will cost less for the Highlander owner. The Complete Car Cost Guide estimates that insurance for the Highlander will cost $1385 to $3020 less than the QX60 over a five-year period.

The Highlander will cost the buyer less in the long run because of its superior resale value. The IntelliChoice estimates that the Highlander will retain 54.44% to 56.71% of its original price after five years, while the QX60 only retains 47.06% to 47.83%.

Recommendations

Consumer Reports® recommends both the Toyota Highlander and the Infiniti QX60, based on reliability, safety and performance.

The Toyota Highlander outsold the Infiniti QX60 by almost six to one during 2023.

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