2018 INFINITI QX60 vs. 2018 Audi Q7
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the 2018 INFINITI QX60 and 2018 Audi Q7 contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the 2018 INFINITI QX60 and the 2018 Audi Q7.
In comparing the 2018 INFINITI QX60's and the 2018 Audi Q7's specifications and ratings, the 2018 INFINITI QX60 has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for used cars, and fuel efficiency, resale value and base engine power. The 2018 Audi Q7 has the advantage in the areas of reliability and overall quality score. Based on this comparison of the 2018 INFINITI QX60's and the 2018 Audi Q7's specifications and ratings, the 2018 INFINITI QX60 is a better car than the 2018 Audi Q7.
Pricing: A used 2018 INFINITI QX60 ranges from $14,101 to $26,998 while a used 2018 Audi Q7 is priced between $18,994 to $33,465.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the 2018 INFINITI QX60 loses 56.4 percent of its value and the 2018 Audi Q7 loses 58.5 percent of its value. This means the 2018 INFINITI QX60 retains 2 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the 2018 Audi Q7.
Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the INFINITI QX60 is 7.8 out of 10 while the Audi Q7's quality rating is 8.0 out of 10. This results in the INFINITI QX60 being ranked 8 out of 20 Best Luxury Midsize SUVs and the Audi Q7 being ranked 6 out of 20. Out of 29 Best Luxury SUVs with 3 Rows, the INFINITI QX60 is ranked 15 and the Audi Q7 is ranked 11. The INFINITI QX60 is also ranked 19 out of 68 Best Luxury Crossover SUVs while the Audi Q7 is ranked 15 out of 68.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the INFINITI QX60 is 7.4 out of 10. For the Audi Q7 the reliability rating is 8.1 out of 10. This gives the Audi Q7 a slight advantage in reliability compared to the INFINITI QX60.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the 2018 INFINITI QX60’s base engine makes 295 horsepower, and the 2018 Audi Q7 base engine makes 252 horsepower. The QX60 is rated to deliver an average of 22 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 527 miles. The Q7 is rated to deliver an average of 21 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 563 miles.This gives the 2018 INFINITI QX60 the advantage in fuel efficiency and the 2018 Audi Q7 the advantage in maximum range. Both models use premium unleaded.
Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, both the 2018 INFINITI QX60 and the 2018 Audi Q7 have the same average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$43,300
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
$59,001
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
$39,035 - $105,100
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$49,900
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
$59,001
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
$39,035 - $105,100
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$20,650
Price Range:
$14,101 - $26,998
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
$32,210
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
$20,650 - $46,727
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
170
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
86,675
# Good or Great Deals:
85
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$25,672
Price Range:
$18,994 - $33,465
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
$32,210
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
$20,650 - $46,727
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
297
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
85,197
# Good or Great Deals:
139
INFINITI QX60 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.8 / 10
Reliability:
7.4 / 10
Retained Value:
7.0 / 10
Safety:
9.0 / 10
Audi Q7 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.0 / 10
Reliability:
8.1 / 10
Retained Value:
6.9 / 10
Safety:
9.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2018 INFINITI QX60
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
4.6
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
4.7
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
1.9 - 7.2
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
32.8%
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2018 Audi Q7
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
3.9
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
4.7
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
1.9 - 7.2
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
12.9%
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.6
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
3.3
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
0.9 - 13.6
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
3.4
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
3.3
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
0.9 - 13.6
INFINITI QX60 Rankings
Ranking
2 out of / 19Ranking
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8 out of / 20Ranking
9 out of / 68Ranking
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15 out of / 29Ranking
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26 out of / 29Ranking
29 out of / 29Ranking
30 out of / 59Ranking
31 out of / 68Ranking
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54 out of / 68Ranking
58 out of / 68Audi Q7 Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 3Ranking
2 out of / 20Ranking
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2 out of / 5Ranking
4 out of / 68Ranking
4 out of / 20Ranking
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6 out of / 68Ranking
6 out of / 29Ranking
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9 out of / 19Ranking
10 out of / 29Ranking
11 out of / 68Ranking
11 out of / 29Ranking
11 out of / 20Ranking
12 out of / 68Ranking
12 out of / 68Ranking
12 out of / 29Ranking
13 out of / 26Ranking
14 out of / 68Ranking
14 out of / 29Ranking
14 out of / 20Ranking
15 out of / 68Ranking
15 out of / 29Ranking
15 out of / 29Ranking
16 out of / 68Ranking
19 out of / 29Ranking
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24 out of / 68Ranking
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29 out of / 68Ranking
42 out of / 59Ranking
64 out of / 68Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
2018 INFINITI QX60 Trim Levels
Base
2018 Audi Q7 Trim Levels
2.0T quattro Premium, 2.0T quattro Premium Plus, 3.0T quattro Premium, 3.0T quattro Premium Plus, 3.0T quattro Prestige
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
6 years / 70000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
295 hp @ 6400 rpm
Torque:
270 foot-lbs @ 4800 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.067 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
252 hp @ 5000 rpm
Torque:
273 foot-lbs @ 1600 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.054 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3.5 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT Automatic)
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
20 / 27 / 22
Range (city/hwy):
390 / 527 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
19 / 25 / 21
Range (city/hwy):
428 / 563 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Roof Rack:
Available
Wifi:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Roof Rack:
Available
Wifi:
Available
Air Suspension:
Available
Android Auto:
Available
Apple CarPlay:
Available
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
Available
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
40.7 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.2 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
60.3 inches
Rear Head Room:
38.3 inches
Rear Leg Room:
41.7 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
60.4 inches
Cargo Space:
15.9 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
75.8 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
164.9 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
38.4 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.7 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
59.5 inches
Rear Head Room:
38.8 inches
Rear Leg Room:
38.8 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
58.5 inches
Cargo Space:
14.8 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
71.6 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4380 lbs
Width:
77.2 inches
Height:
68.6 inches
Length:
200.6 inches
Wheelbase:
114.2 inches
Ground Clearance:
6.5 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4707 lbs
Width:
87.1 inches
Height:
68.5 inches
Length:
199.6 inches
Wheelbase:
117.9 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.3 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
235/65R18
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 8.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
255/60R18
Exterior Colors
Black
Black Obsidian
Blue
Hagane Blue / Hermosa Blue
Gray
Graphite Shadow
Silver
Liquid Platinum
White
Majestic White
Beige
Not available
Brown
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Night Black / Orca Black Metallic
Blue
Galaxy Blue Metallic / Ink Blue Metallic
Gray
Graphite Gray Metallic / Samurai Gray Metallic
Silver
Florett Silver Metallic
White
Carrara White / Glacier White Metallic
Beige
Cobra Beige Metallic
Brown
Argus Brown Metallic
Interior Colors
Beige
Wheat
Black
Graphite
Brown
Java
Gray
Not available
Interior Colors
Beige
Pistachio Beige
Black
Black
Brown
Nougat Brown
Gray
Rock Gray
