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2020 INFINITI QX60 vs. 2020 Nissan Pathfinder

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the 2020 INFINITI QX60 and 2020 Nissan Pathfinder 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 2020 INFINITI QX60 and the 2020 Nissan Pathfinder.

In comparing the 2020 INFINITI QX60's and the 2020 Nissan Pathfinder's specifications and ratings, the 2020 INFINITI QX60 has the advantage in the areas of interior volume and base engine power. The 2020 Nissan Pathfinder has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for used cars, and fuel efficiency, reliability, resale value and overall quality score. Based on this comparison of the 2020 INFINITI QX60's and the 2020 Nissan Pathfinder's specifications and ratings, the 2020 Nissan Pathfinder is a better car than the 2020 INFINITI QX60.

Pricing: A used 2020 INFINITI QX60 ranges from $22,038 to $32,999 while a used 2020 Nissan Pathfinder is priced between $18,406 to $29,851.

Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the 2020 INFINITI QX60 loses 56.4 percent of its value and the 2020 Nissan Pathfinder loses 52.7 percent of its value. This means the 2020 Nissan Pathfinder retains 3.8 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the 2020 INFINITI QX60.

Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the INFINITI QX60 is 7.8 out of 10 while the Nissan Pathfinder's quality rating is 8.6 out of 10. This results in the INFINITI QX60 being ranked 8 out of 20 Best Luxury Midsize SUVs and the Nissan Pathfinder being ranked 11 out of 39 Best SUVs with 3 Rows.

Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the INFINITI QX60 is 7.4 out of 10. For the Nissan Pathfinder the reliability rating is 8.6 out of 10. This gives the Nissan Pathfinder an advantage in reliability compared to the INFINITI QX60.

Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the 2020 INFINITI QX60’s base engine makes 295 horsepower, and the 2020 Nissan Pathfinder base engine makes 284 horsepower. The QX60 is rated to deliver an average of 22 miles per gallon, while the Pathfinder is rated to deliver an average of 23 miles per gallon. Both have a highway range of 527 miles. The QX60 uses premium unleaded, and the Pathfinder uses regular unleaded.

Passenger Space Comparison: While both models are crossover/midsize SUVs, the 2020 INFINITI QX60 has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more The 2020 Nissan Pathfinder has the advantage in the areas of front head room, front shoulder room, rear head room, and cargo space. The 2020 INFINITI QX60 and 2020 Nissan Pathfinder are comparable in regards to front leg room, rear shoulder room and rear leg room.

Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, both the 2020 INFINITI QX60 and the 2020 Nissan Pathfinder have the same average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars.

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2020 INFINITI QX60
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New Car Pricing

Asking Price:

-

Starting MSRP:

$44,350

Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)

$62,310

Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)

$41,040 - $108,600

New Car Pricing

Asking Price:

-

Starting MSRP:

$31,980

Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Midsize SUVs)

$30,923

Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Midsize SUVs)

$23,675 - $36,120

Used Car Pricing

Avg Used Car Price:

$28,046

Price Range:

$22,038 - $32,999

Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)

$45,626

Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)

$28,046 - $77,686

# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:

308

Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:

60,369

# Good or Great Deals:

132

Used Car Pricing

Avg Used Car Price:

$23,638

Price Range:

$18,406 - $29,851

Category Avg Price:
(Midsize SUVs)

$27,718

Category Avg Price Range:
(Midsize SUVs)

$18,600 - $37,369

# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:

506

Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:

73,056

# Good or Great Deals:

206

INFINITI QX60 Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

7.8 / 10

Reliability:

7.4 / 10

Retained Value:

7.0 / 10

Safety:

9.0 / 10

Nissan Pathfinder Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

8.6 / 10

Reliability:

8.6 / 10

Retained Value:

7.2 / 10

Safety:

10.0 / 10



iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2020 INFINITI QX60

Remaining Life Expectancy (years):

6.6

Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)

6.6

Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)

3.9 - 9.1

Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:

32.8%

iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2020 Nissan Pathfinder

Remaining Life Expectancy (years):

6.6

Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Midsize SUVs)

6.5

Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Midsize SUVs)

4.6 - 9.7

Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:

44.8%



Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls

Expected Lifetime Recalls:

1.6

Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)

3.4

Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)

0.6 - 23.6

Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls

Expected Lifetime Recalls:

1

Typical Category Recalls:
(Midsize SUVs)

4.3

Category Range for Recalls:
(Midsize SUVs)

1 - 31.3

INFINITI QX60 Rankings

Most Affordable Luxury Midsize SUVs

2 / 19

Best Luxury Midsize SUVs for Tall People

3 / 20

Most Comfortable Luxury Midsize SUVs

3 / 20

Best Luxury Midsize SUVs Under $60k

3 / 6

Most Affordable Luxury SUVs with 3 Rows

4 / 26

Luxury Midsize SUVs with the Most Cargo Space

4 / 20

Best Family Luxury Midsize SUVs

4 / 20

Best Luxury Crossover SUVs Under $60k

4 / 13

Best Luxury Midsize SUVs for the Money

4 / 10

Most Comfortable Luxury Crossover SUVs

5 / 68

Best Luxury SUVs with 3 Rows Under $60k

5 / 8

Best Luxury Crossover SUVs for Tall People

7 / 68

Best Family Luxury SUVs with 3 Rows

7 / 29

Best Luxury Midsize SUVs

8 / 20

Luxury Crossover SUVs with the Most Cargo Space

9 / 68

Most Comfortable Luxury SUVs with 3 Rows

9 / 29

Luxury Midsize SUVs with the Most Legroom

9 / 20

Best Luxury Midsize SUVs for Towing

10 / 20

Best Luxury SUVs with 3 Rows for Tall People

11 / 29

Best Luxury Crossover SUVs for Towing

12 / 68

Best Family Luxury Crossover SUVs

12 / 68

Most Reliable Luxury Midsize SUVs

12 / 20

Best Luxury SUVs with 3 Rows

15 / 29

Luxury Midsize SUVs with Best Resale Value

17 / 20

Most Reliable Luxury Crossover SUVs

18 / 68

Luxury SUVs with 3 Rows with Best Resale Value

18 / 29

Best Luxury Crossover SUVs

19 / 68

Most Reliable Luxury SUVs with 3 Rows

19 / 29

Best Luxury SUVs with 3 Rows for Towing

19 / 29

Luxury Midsize SUVs with the Most Horsepower

19 / 20

Best Off-road Luxury Midsize SUVs

19 / 20

Luxury SUVs with 3 Rows with the Most Cargo Space

20 / 29

Luxury SUVs with 3 Rows with the Most Legroom

20 / 29

Best Off-road Luxury SUVs with 3 Rows

26 / 29

Luxury SUVs with 3 Rows with the Most Horsepower

29 / 29

Most Affordable Luxury Crossover SUVs

30 / 59

Luxury Crossover SUVs with the Most Legroom

31 / 68

Luxury Crossover SUVs with the Most Horsepower

47 / 68

Best Off-road Luxury Crossover SUVs

54 / 68

Luxury Crossover SUVs with Best Resale Value

58 / 68

Nissan Pathfinder Rankings

Most Comfortable Crossover SUVs

3 / 67

Best Family SUVs with 3 Rows

3 / 39

Most Comfortable Midsize SUVs

3 / 32

Best Crossover SUVs for Tall People

4 / 67

Best Family Crossover SUVs

4 / 67

Best SUVs with 3 Rows for Tall People

4 / 39

Best Family Midsize SUVs

4 / 32

Best Crossover SUVs for Towing

5 / 67

Safest SUVs with 3 Rows

5 / 39

Best Midsize SUVs for Towing

5 / 32

Best SUVs with 3 Rows Under $40k

5 / 10

Safest Crossover SUVs

7 / 67

Most Comfortable SUVs with 3 Rows

7 / 39

Safest Midsize SUVs

7 / 32

Most Reliable Midsize SUVs

7 / 32

Best Midsize SUVs for Tall People

7 / 32

Best Crossover SUVs Under $40k

7 / 18

Best Midsize SUVs Under $40k

7 / 17

Best Midsize SUVs for the Money

7 / 16

Most Affordable Midsize SUVs

8 / 28

Most Reliable Crossover SUVs

9 / 67

Most Affordable SUVs with 3 Rows

10 / 34

Best SUVs with 3 Rows for the Money

10 / 21

Crossover SUVs with the Most Horsepower

11 / 67

Best SUVs with 3 Rows

11 / 39

Best Gas Mileage Midsize SUVs

11 / 32

Best Crossover SUVs

12 / 67

Best SUVs with 3 Rows for Towing

12 / 39

Best Midsize SUVs

12 / 32

Midsize SUVs with the Most Horsepower

13 / 32

Crossover SUVs with the Most Cargo Space

14 / 67

Best Gas Mileage SUVs with 3 Rows

14 / 39

Most Reliable SUVs with 3 Rows

14 / 39

Midsize SUVs with the Most Cargo Space

14 / 32

SUVs with 3 Rows with the Most Horsepower

21 / 39

Best Crossover SUVs for the Money

22 / 30

SUVs with 3 Rows with the Most Cargo Space

24 / 39

Best Off-road Midsize SUVs

25 / 32

Midsize SUVs with the Most Legroom

30 / 32

Midsize SUVs with Best Resale Value

31 / 32

SUVs with 3 Rows with Best Resale Value

32 / 39

Best Off-road SUVs with 3 Rows

34 / 39

SUVs with 3 Rows with the Most Legroom

35 / 39

Most Affordable Crossover SUVs

40 / 59

Best Gas Mileage Crossover SUVs

45 / 67

Best Off-road Crossover SUVs

49 / 67

Crossover SUVs with the Most Legroom

56 / 67

Crossover SUVs with Best Resale Value

66 / 67

Available Body Styles

SUV

Available Body Styles

SUV

Available Drivetrain Options

Gasoline

Available Drivetrain Options

Gasoline

2020 INFINITI QX60 Trim Levels

Luxe, Pure, Signature Edition

2020 Nissan Pathfinder Trim Levels

Platinum, S, SL, SV

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:

3 years / 36000 miles

Warranty, Powertrain:

5 years / 60000 miles

Warranty, Roadside Assistance:

3 years / 36000 miles

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:

284 hp @ 6400 rpm

Torque:

259 foot-lbs @ 4800 rpm

Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):

0.066 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:

3.5 liters

Engine Configuration:

V

Number of Cylinders:

6

Transmission:

Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT Automatic)

Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:

FWD / 4X4

EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):


20 / 27 / 23

Range (city/hwy):

390 / 527 miles

Recommended Fuel Type:

Regular 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

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

Wifi:

N/A

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

N/A

Standard/Optional Features

Alloy wheels:

Standard

Bench Seats:

Standard

Bluetooth:

Standard

Heated Seats

Available

Keyless Entry:

Standard

Keyless Ignition:

Standard

Leather Upholstery:

Available

Power Lift Gate:

Available

Power outlet:

Standard

Satellite radio:

Standard

Sunroof/Moonroof:

Available

Voice Recognition:

Standard

Adaptive Cruise Control:

Available

Cooled/Ventilated Seats:

Available

Heated Steering Wheel:

Available

Navigation System:

Available

Parking Sensors:

Standard

Roof Rack:

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:

Available

Trailer Hitch:

Available

Wifi:

N/A

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

N/A

Safety Features

Backup camera:

Standard

Blind Spot Monitoring:

Standard

Forward Collision Warning:

Standard

Pedestrian Detection:

Standard

360-Degree Camera:

Available

Lane Departure Warning:

Available

Lane Keeping Assist:

Available

Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:

Available

Driver Attention Monitoring:

N/A

Rear Seat Reminder:

N/A

Safety Features

Backup camera:

Standard

Blind Spot Monitoring:

Available

Forward Collision Warning:

Standard

Pedestrian Detection:

N/A

360-Degree Camera:

Available

Lane Departure Warning:

N/A

Lane Keeping Assist:

N/A

Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:

Available

Driver Attention Monitoring:

N/A

Rear Seat Reminder:

Standard

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room:

40.7 inches

Front Leg Room:

42.2 inches

Front Shoulder Room:

60.3 inches

Rear Head Room:

38.2 inches

Rear Leg Room:

41.7 inches

Rear Shoulder Room:

60.4 inches

Cargo Space:

16 cubic feet

Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:

76.2 cubic feet

Overall Interior Volume:

165.0 cubic feet

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room:

42.2 inches

Front Leg Room:

42.2 inches

Front Shoulder Room:

60.9 inches

Rear Head Room:

39.4 inches

Rear Leg Room:

41.7 inches

Rear Shoulder Room:

60.4 inches

Cargo Space:

16.2 cubic feet

Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:

79.5 cubic feet

Overall Interior Volume:

154.0 cubic feet

Exterior Dimensions

Curb Weight:

4389 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:

4287 lbs

Width:

77.3 inches

Height:

70.6 inches

Length:

198.5 inches

Wheelbase:

114.2 inches

Ground Clearance:

7 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 7.5 inches

Wheel Type:

aluminum alloy

Tire Size:

P235/65R18

Exterior Colors

Black

Black Obsidian / Imperial Black

Blue

Hermosa Blue

Brown

Mocha Almond

Gray

Graphite Shadow

Red

Deep Bordeaux

Silver

Liquid Platinum

White

Majestic White

Exterior Colors

Black

Magnetic Black Pearl

Blue

Caspian Blue Metallic

Brown

Not available

Gray

Gun Metallic

Red

Not available

Silver

Brilliant Silver Metallic

White

Glacier White

Interior Colors

Beige

High-Contrast Wheat

Black

Graphite

Interior Colors

Beige

Not available

Black

Charcoal

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