Compare the2025 Kia EV9VS 2025 Infiniti QX60

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

Safety

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Both the EV9 and QX60 have child safety locks to prevent children from opening the rear doors. The EV9 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.

In a Vehicle-to-Vehicle Frontal Crash Prevention 2.0 test conducted by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), the Kia EV9 achieved a “Good” rating - the highest possible - for its performance in forward collision warning and automatic braking systems, demonstrating its excellent capabilities in preventing collisions. The Infiniti QX60 has not been tested.

When descending a steep, off-road slope, the EV9’s standard Downhill Brake Control allows you to creep down safely. The QX60 doesn’t offer Downhill Brake Control.

Both the EV9 and QX60 have rear cross-traffic warning, but the EV9 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 EV9 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 and rear 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 Insurance Institute for Highway Safety does 40 MPH moderate front offset crash tests on new cars. In this updated test, results indicate that the EV9 is safer than the QX60:

	EV9	QX60
Overall Evaluation	GOOD	ACCEPTABLE
Structure	GOOD	GOOD
	Driver Injury Measures
Head/Neck Rating	GOOD	GOOD
Chest Rating	GOOD	GOOD
Thigh/hip Rating	GOOD	GOOD
Leg/foot Rating	GOOD	GOOD
Restraints	GOOD	GOOD
	Rear Passenger Injury Measures
Head/Neck Rating	GOOD	ACCEPTABLE
Chest Rating	GOOD	ACCEPTABLE
Thigh Rating	GOOD	GOOD
Restraints	GOOD	ACCEPTABLE

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 Kia EV9 is safer than the QX60:

	EV9	QX60
Overall Evaluation	GOOD	GOOD
Structure	GOOD	ACCEPTABLE
	Driver Injury Measures
Head/Neck	GOOD	GOOD
Head Injury Criterion	25	125
Neck Tension	156 lbs.	268 lbs.
Neck Compression	-22 lbs.	22 lbs.
Torso	GOOD	GOOD
Shoulder Deflection	.47 in	.63 in
Torso Max Deflection	.83 in	.94 in
Pelvis	GOOD	MARGINAL
Pelvis Force	513 lbs.	1160 lbs.
Head Protection	GOOD	GOOD
	Passenger Injury Measures
Head/Neck	GOOD	GOOD
Neck Compression	-22 lbs.	67 lbs.
Torso	GOOD	GOOD
Shoulder Deflection	.35 in	.55 in
Shoulder Force	134 lbs.	178 lbs.
Torso Max Deflection	.59 in	.75 in
Pelvis	GOOD	GOOD
Pelvis Force	402 lbs.	580 lbs.
Head Protection	GOOD	GOOD

The Kia EV9 has achieved the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety’s (IIHS) highest rating of “Top Safety Pick Plus” for the 2025 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 a “Good” score in the revised pedestrian crash prevention test. The QX60 is only a standard “Top Safety Pick” for 2025.

Warranty

The EV9 comes with a full 5-year/60,000-mile basic warranty, which covers the entire truck and includes 24-hour roadside assistance. The QX60’s 4-year/60,000-mile basic warranty expires 1 year sooner.

Kia’s powertrain warranty covers the EV9 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 4 times as many Kia dealers as there are Infiniti dealers, which makes it much easier should you ever need service under the EV9’s warranty.

Reliability

J.D. Power and Associates’ 2024 Initial Quality Study of new car owners surveyed provide the statistics that show that Kia vehicles are better in initial quality than Infiniti vehicles. J.D. Power ranks Kia fourth in initial quality, above the industry average. With 24 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 long-term dependability statistics that show that Kia vehicles are more reliable than Infiniti vehicles. J.D. Power ranks Kia above average in long-term dependability. With 3 more problems per 100 vehicles in the first three years of ownership, Infiniti is rated below average.

Engine

The EV9 Land/Wind’s standard electric motors produces 111 more horsepower (379 vs. 268) and 157 lbs.-ft. more torque (443 vs. 286) than the QX60’s 2.0 turbo 4-cylinder. The EV9 GT-Line’s standard electric motors produces 111 more horsepower (379 vs. 268) and 230 lbs.-ft. more torque (516 vs. 286) than the QX60’s 2.0 turbo 4-cylinder.

As tested in Car and Driver the Kia EV9 is faster than the Infiniti QX60:

	EV9 Land/Wind	EV9 GT-Line	QX60
Zero to 60 MPH	5.1 sec	4.5 sec	7.5 sec
Zero to 100 MPH	13.5 sec	13 sec	19.8 sec
5 to 60 MPH Rolling Start	5.2 sec	4.7 sec	7.9 sec
Passing 30 to 50 MPH	2.2 sec	1.9 sec	4.2 sec
Passing 50 to 70 MPH	2.9 sec	2.9 sec	5.8 sec
Quarter Mile	13.7 sec	13.3 sec	15.9 sec
Speed in 1/4 Mile	101 MPH	101 MPH	90 MPH
Top Speed	127 MPH	126 MPH	120 MPH

As tested in Motor Trend the EV9 GT-Line electric motors is faster than the Infiniti QX60 2.0:

	EV9	QX60
Zero to 60 MPH	4.4 sec	7.9 sec
Quarter Mile	13.2 sec	16.2 sec
Speed in 1/4 Mile	102 MPH	89.2 MPH

Fuel Economy and Range

On the EPA test cycle the EV9 gets better mileage than the QX60:

			MPGe
EV9
	RWD	Light Long Range Electric Motor	100 city/78 hwy
		Light Electric Motor	99 city/77 hwy
	AWD	Land/Wind Electric Motors	91 city/75 hwy
		GT-Line Electric Motors	88 city/72 hwy
QX60
			MPG
	FWD	2.0 turbo 4-cyl.	22 city/28 hwy
	AWD	2.0 turbo 4-cyl.	22 city/27 hwy

The EV9 can travel with zero emissions for 230 to 304 miles (dependent on model). The QX60 can’t move without running its internal combustion engine.

Regenerative brakes improve the EV9’s fuel efficiency by converting inertia back into energy instead of wasting it. The QX60 doesn’t offer a regenerative braking system.

The EV9 has a standard locking charge port with a power remote release convenient to the driver. The fuel filler door is not lockable on the QX60. A locking charge port prevents tampering and damage; a locking fuel door helps prevent fuel theft and vandalism, such as sugar in the tank.

Environmental Friendliness

In its Green Vehicle Guide, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rates the Kia EV9 higher (10 out of 10) than the Infiniti QX60 (5). This means the EV9 produces up to 19.8 pounds less smog-producing pollutants than the QX60 every 15,000 miles.

Brakes and Stopping

For better stopping power the EV9’s brake rotors are larger than those on the QX60:

	EV9	QX60
Front Rotors	14.2 inches	13.8 inches
Rear Rotors	13.6 inches	13 inches

The EV9 stops shorter than the QX60:

	EV9	QX60
60 to 0 MPH	118 feet	121 feet	Motor Trend

Tires and Wheels

For better traction, the EV9 GT-Line’s tires are larger than the largest tires available on the QX60 (285/45R21 vs. 255/50R20).

The EV9 GT-Line’s tires provide better handling because they have a lower 45 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 EV9 has standard 19-inch wheels. Smaller 18-inch wheels are standard on the QX60 Pure. The EV9 GT-Line’s 21-inch wheels are larger than the 20-inch wheels on the QX60 Luxe/Sensory/Autograph.

Suspension and Handling

The EV9 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.

The EV9’s drift compensation steering can automatically compensate for road conditions which would cause the vehicle to drift from side to side, helping the driver to keep the vehicle straight more easily. The QX60 doesn’t offer drift compensation steering.

For a smoother ride and more stable handling, the EV9’s wheelbase is 7.8 inches longer than on the QX60 (122 inches vs. 114.2 inches).

The EV9’s front to rear weight distribution is more even (47.9% to 52.1%) than the QX60’s (54.9% to 45.1%). This gives the EV9 more stable handling and braking.

The EV9 GT-Line AWD handles at .87 G’s, while the QX60 Luxe AWD pulls only .82 G’s of cornering force in a Car and Driver skidpad test.

The EV9 GT-Line AWD executes Motor Trend’s “Figure Eight” maneuver 1.7 seconds quicker than the QX60 Autograph AWD (26.3 seconds @ .69 average G’s vs. 28 seconds @ .6 average G’s).

For greater off-road capability the EV9 has a 1.1 inches greater minimum ground clearance than the QX60 (7.8 vs. 6.7 inches), allowing the EV9 to travel over rougher terrain without being stopped or damaged.

Chassis

The design of the Kia EV9 amounts to more than styling. The EV9 has an aerodynamic coefficient of drag of .28 Cd. That is significantly lower than the QX60 (.32) and many sports cars. A more efficient exterior helps keep the interior quieter and helps the EV9 get better fuel mileage.

The front grille of the EV9 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 EV9 has 18.2 cubic feet more passenger volume than the QX60 (158.8 vs. 140.6).

The EV9 has .4 inches more front headroom, .6 inches more front hip room, 1 inch more front shoulder room, 2.3 inches more rear headroom, 5.1 inches more rear legroom, 1.2 inches more rear hip room, .3 inches more rear shoulder room, 3.8 inches more third row headroom and 2.8 inches more third row legroom than the QX60.

Cargo Capacity

The EV9’s cargo area provides more volume than the QX60.

	EV9	QX60
Behind Third Seat	20.2 cubic feet	14.5 cubic feet
Third Seat Folded	n/a	41.6 cubic feet
Third Seat Removed	43.5 cubic feet	n/a
Second Seat Folded	81.7 cubic feet	75.4 cubic feet

Pressing a switch automatically lowers or raises the EV9’s optional second and third row seats, to make changing between cargo and passengers easier. The QX60 doesn’t offer automatic folding second row seats.

Towing

Trailer Stability Assist (TSA) is standard on the EV9, using the Electronic 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

The EV9 has standard front air conditioned seats and the EV9 Land/GT-Line also has them in the second row. This keeps the passengers comfortable and takes the sting out of hot seats in summer. The QX60 doesn’t offer air-conditioned seats for the second row.

The EV9 (except Light/Wind)’s optional Smart Parking Assist can parallel park or back into a parking spot by itself, starting, stopping and changing direction automatically. 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

Consumer Reports® recommends both the Kia EV9 and the Infiniti QX60, based on reliability, safety and performance.

Motor Trend performed a comparison test in its October 2024 issue and they ranked the Kia EV9 GT-Line AWD higher than the Infiniti QX60 Autograph AWD.

J.D. Power and Associates rated the EV9 first among upper midsize suvs in owner reported satisfaction. This includes how well the vehicle performs and satisfies its owner’s expectations. The QX60 isn’t in the top three in its category.

The EV9 was chosen as a Car and Driver’s “Top Ten” for 2024. The QX60 has never been chosen by Car and Driver in their “10Best” issue.

A group of representative automotive journalists from North America selected the EV9 as the 2024 North American Utility Vehicle of the Year. The QX60 has never been chosen.

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