Head-to-head
2027 Ford Explorer vs 2027 Infiniti QX60
The Infiniti QX60 edges it, 95.7 to 90.1, on tech & comfort, safety. The Ford Explorer is ahead on fuel & range and performance.
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2027 Ford Explorer
The 2027 Ford Explorer is sold in the U.S. as a gas large SUV with 8 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Explorer AWD, is EPA-rated at 23 …
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A2027 Infiniti QX60
The 2027 Infiniti QX60 is sold in the U.S. as a gas large SUV with 2 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the QX60 AWD, is EPA-rated at 24 mpg …
Verdict · default weights
2027 Infiniti QX60
Slight edgeThe Infiniti QX60 edges it, 95.7 to 90.1, on tech & comfort, safety. The Ford Explorer is ahead on fuel & range and performance.
Tech & comfort 2027 Infiniti QX60 leads by 26.1
Safety 2027 Infiniti QX60 leads by 14.2
Fuel & range 2027 Ford Explorer leads by 8.4
| Category · weight | 2027 Ford Exploreroverall 90.1 | 2027 Infiniti QX60overall 95.7 | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pricenot compared | No data | No data | |||||||||
| Fuel & rangew 3 | 98.6 | 90.2 | |||||||||
EPA annual fuel cost and combined mpg / MPGe; EV range when both are electric. | |||||||||||
| Safetyw 4 | 85.8 | 100 | |||||||||
NHTSA 5-Star rating, WhichTrim Safety Signal (open recalls by severity), owner complaints, standard driver-assist features (from the press kit, or from what the manufacturer filed with NHTSA where there is none). Open park-outside / do-not-drive advisories cost 25 points. | |||||||||||
| Space & cargow 2 | 100 | 94.1 | |||||||||
Seats, cargo volume behind the 1st and 2nd rows, rear legroom. | |||||||||||
| Performancew 2 | 100 | 90.3 | |||||||||
Horsepower, torque and horsepower per ton. | |||||||||||
| Tech & comfortw 3 | 73.9 | 100 | |||||||||
Standard (1) and optional (0.5) infotainment, convenience, climate and interior features from the manufacturer's press kit. | |||||||||||
| Warrantynot compared | No data | No data | |||||||||
| Overall | 90.1 | 95.7 | |||||||||
Trim vs trim · 5 of 7 categories compared
Ford Explorer: base trim Explorer Active RWD · Infiniti QX60: base trim PURE FWD. Pick a trim in the tool to compare any other trim.
Change what matters to you →Scores are 0–100 per category from the data on this page. The weights are yours to set.
Where the gap is
the biggest differences, from the scorecard's own numbersWhere the 2027 Infiniti QX60 wins
- It lists 25 standard driver-assist features against 19.
- It lists more comfort and tech equipment (44 points against 32.5 on the press-kit count, standard = 1, optional = ½).
- It has the cleaner recall record (Safety Signal 100 against 89).
Where the 2027 Ford Explorer answers
- It costs $500 a year less to fuel on the EPA's estimate ($2,900 against $3,400).
- It gives rear passengers 31.8 in of legroom against 28.
What they share
- 7 seats.
Ranked by how far apart the two score on each measure, so a price gap and a horsepower gap are compared on the same scale. Every figure is on this page.
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Specifications side by side
51 specs · manufacturer press kits| Spec | Ford ExplorerExplorer Active RWD | Infiniti QX60PURE FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | ||
| Base MSRP (excludes destination) | $38,465 | — |
| Engine Basics | ||
| Aspiration | twin turbo | twin turbo |
| Cylinder count | 4 | 4 |
| Engine displacement | 2,300 cc | 1,997 cc |
| Engine type (full description) | 2.3L EcoBoost I-4 with Auto Start-Stop Technology | 2.0L I4 DOHC Turbocharged DIG |
| Fuel injection system | gdi mpi | gdi mpi |
| Valve configuration | — | DOHC 16-Valve |
| Engine Output | ||
| Horsepower | 300 hp | 268 hp |
| Torque | 310 lb-ft | 286 lb-ft |
| Fuel Economy | ||
| MPG (city) | — | 22 mpg |
| MPG (combined) | — | 24 mpg |
| MPG (highway) | — | 28 mpg |
| Transmission | ||
| Final drive ratio | 3.58 | 4.334 |
| Transmission speeds | 10 | 9 |
| Transmission type | automatic | automatic |
| Dimensions Exterior | ||
| Ground clearance | 7.6 in | 6.8 in |
| Overall height | 69.6 in | 69.7 in |
| Overall length | 199 in | 198 in |
| Overall width | 78.9 in | 86 in |
| Wheelbase | 119 in | 114 in |
| Cargo | ||
| Cargo volume behind 1st row | — | 75.4 cu-ft |
| Cargo volume behind 2nd row | — | 41.6 cu-ft |
| Cargo volume behind 3rd row | 16.3 cu-ft | 14.5 cu-ft |
| Total interior volume | 150 cu-ft | 141 cu-ft |
| Seating | ||
| Passenger seating capacity | 7 | 7 |
| Headroom | ||
| Front headroom | 40.7 in | 41 in |
| Second-row headroom | 40.5 in | 37.5 in |
| Third-row headroom | 38.9 in | 35.7 in |
| Legroom | ||
| Front legroom | 43 in | 42.1 in |
| Second-row legroom | 37.5 in | 37.7 in |
| Third-row legroom | 31.8 in | 28 in |
| Weights | ||
| Gross vehicle weight rating | — | 6,603 lbs |
| Suspension | ||
| Front suspension type | — | MacPherson strut |
| Rear suspension type | — | Multilink independent |
| Steering | ||
| Steering type | — | Vehicle speed variable assist |
| Turning radius (curb-to-curb) | — | 38.7 ft |
| Brakes | ||
| Front brake diameter | — | 350 mm |
| Front brake type | — | ventilated disc |
| Parking brake type | — | Electronic, switch on console |
| Rear brake diameter | — | 330 mm |
| Rear brake type | — | ventilated disc |
| Wheels | ||
| Wheel diameter | 18 in | 18 in |
| Wheel material | aluminum | alloy |
| Wheel width | — | 8 in |
| Tires | ||
| Tire size | P255/65R18 | P255/60R18 |
| Fuel System | ||
| Minimum recommended octane | — | 91 |
| Connected Services | ||
| Connected services brand | FordPass Connect | INFINITI InTouch Services |
| Connected services trial (standard tier) | 12 months | — |
| Shoulder Room | ||
| Front shoulder room | — | 60.6 in |
| Second-row shoulder room | — | 59.7 in |
| Third-row shoulder room | — | 55.6 in |
Green marks the better value where the direction is unambiguous (more room, more power, lower price). Blank rows are specs the press kit does not publish.
Equipment, feature by feature
151 features · differences first, then sharedSafety34 differ · 39 listed
| Feature | Ford ExplorerExplorer Active RWD | Infiniti QX60PURE FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Forward Emergency Braking with Pedestrian Detection | — | std |
| Predictive Forward Collision Warning | — | std |
| Rear Cross Traffic Alert | — | std |
| First Row Driver and Passenger Dual-Stage Front, Front Seat Side, and Front Knee Airbags | std | — |
| Lane Departure Warning with haptic steering wheel | — | std |
| Rear View Monitor and rear sonar system | — | std |
| AdvanceTrac® with Roll Stability Control™ | std | — |
| Anti-lock braking system | — | std |
| Auto Hold | std | — |
| Battery Saver | std | — |
| Blind Spot Warning | — | std |
| Brake assist | — | std |
| Cruise control with steering wheel-mounted switches | — | std |
| Easy Fill Tire Alert | — | std |
| Electronic brake force distribution | — | std |
| Electronic parking brake | — | std |
| Ford Co-Pilot360™ Assist+ (Active) | std | — |
| Ford Security Package (1-Year Included) | std | — |
| Front pre-crash seatbelts | — | std |
| Front Wide View | — | std |
| Hill Start Assist with Auto Hold capability | opt | std |
| LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tether Anchors for Children) | std | — |
| LED headlights: full (low/high beam) with auto light and High Beam Assist | — | std |
| Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH): Lower Anchors 4X / Top Tethers 5X (7-passenger configuration) | — | std |
| Perimeter Alarm | std | — |
| Power Door Locks - Auto Lock/Unlock and Child-Safety Rear | std | — |
| Rear Automatic Braking | — | std |
| Rear Door Alert | — | std |
| Rear Parking Sensors | std | — |
| Rear View Camera with Backup Assist Grid Lines | std | — |
| Roof-mounted curtain side impact supplemental air bags with rollover sensor | — | std |
| SOS Post-Crash Alert System™ | std | — |
| Trailer Sway Control | std | — |
| SecuriLock® Passive Anti-Theft System | std | — |
| Front seat-mounted side-impact supplemental air bags | std | std |
| Lane Departure Prevention system | std | std |
| Roof-mounted curtain side impact supplemental air bags with rollover sensor for first, second, and third-row outboard occupant head protection | std | std |
| Driver and front passenger knee supplemental air bags | std | std |
| Tire pressure monitoring system–Direct sensor type | std | std |
Infotainment22 differ · 24 listed
| Feature | Ford ExplorerExplorer Active RWD | Infiniti QX60PURE FWD |
|---|---|---|
| 5 USB ports (Type C) | — | std |
| 9-speaker AM/FM audio | — | std |
| AM/FM, MP3-Compatible with Six Speakers | std | — |
| Apple CarPlay and Android Auto Wireless Compatibility | std | — |
| Ford app | std | — |
| Ford Connectivity Package (1-Year Included) | std | — |
| Ford Digital Experience with 13.2" Center Display | std | — |
| Google Built-in with Google Maps | — | std |
| INFINITI InTouch™ 12.3-inch Interactive Display | — | std |
| INFINITI InTouch™ Controller | — | std |
| Instrument Panel with 12.3" Cluster Display | std | — |
| MyQ® Connected Garage | — | std |
| SiriusXM with 360L (subscription required, sold separately) | — | std |
| SiriusXM® with 360L (3-Month Prepaid Subscription) | std | — |
| Streaming audio via Bluetooth® | — | std |
| USB Ports, First Row – One (1) "A" and one (1) "C" in the Media Hub, two (2) "C" in center console | std | — |
| USB Ports, Second Row - Two (2) "C" | std | — |
| USB Ports, Third Row - Two (2) "C" | std | — |
| Voice Recognition with Natural Language Understanding | — | std |
| Wireless Android Auto™ integration | — | std |
| Wireless Apple CarPlay® integration | — | std |
| Wireless Charging Pad (Qi2) | — | std |
| INFINITI InTouch™ Services with 5G Wi-Fi Hotspot | std | std |
| Active Noise Cancellation | std | std |
Convenience8 differ · 9 listed
| Feature | Ford ExplorerExplorer Active RWD | Infiniti QX60PURE FWD |
|---|---|---|
| 4-Door Intelligent Access (Lock/Unlock) with Push-Button Start | std | — |
| Easy Fuel® Capless Fuel Filler | std | — |
| Front door capacitive lock/unlock sensors | — | std |
| Intelligent Key (front and rear doors and liftgate) with push button start | — | std |
| Intelligent Key memory stores occupant seat memory position, and last used audio and climate control settings | — | std |
| Remote Start System (optional) | opt | — |
| SecuriCode® Keyless Entry Keypad | opt | — |
| 12V Powerpoints, 3 total (1 first row, 1 second row and 1 cargo area) | std | — |
| Power liftgate | std | std |
Climate4 differ · 5 listed
| Feature | Ford ExplorerExplorer Active RWD | Infiniti QX60PURE FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Cabin Particulate Air Filter | std | — |
| Rear air vents: headliner-mounted, second and third row outboard positions | — | std |
| Rear Auxiliary Climate Control | opt | — |
| Rear heater ducts: under front seats and on third-row right-hand lower trim panel | — | std |
| Tri-Zone Automatic Climate Control system with microfilter | std | std |
Seating17 differ · 18 listed
| Feature | Ford ExplorerExplorer Active RWD | Infiniti QX60PURE FWD |
|---|---|---|
| 10-way Power Driver seat | std | — |
| 8-way power (driver's seat) | — | std |
| Dual occupant memory system for seat and outside mirrors | — | std |
| 4-way power lumbar | — | std |
| 4-way Manual Passenger seat | std | — |
| 60/40-split folding, sliding second-row bench seat | — | std |
| 7-passenger seating capacity | — | std |
| 8-way power (passenger's seat) | — | std |
| Leatherette third-row seating | — | std |
| Multi-mode second-row seat with one-touch release for easy third row entry/exit | — | std |
| Passenger's seat 2-way power lumbar | — | std |
| Second-row 35/30/35 split-fold-flat Bench Seat | opt | — |
| Second-row Captain's Seats with E-Z Entry and Armrests | std | — |
| TailorFit™-appointed seats (first and second rows) | — | std |
| Third-row 50/50 split-fold Bench Seat, Manual | std | — |
| Third-row seats 60/40-split fold with manual recline | — | std |
| Unique Cloth Seats | std | — |
| Heated (driver's and passenger's seats) | std | std |
Interior11 differ · 14 listed
| Feature | Ford ExplorerExplorer Active RWD | Infiniti QX60PURE FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Heated (steering wheel) | opt | std |
| Auto-dimming frameless inside mirror | — | std |
| 10 cup holders and 4 bottle holders | — | std |
| Door-Sill Scuff Plates, Front and Rear | std | — |
| First-row center floor console with armrest and storage bin | std | — |
| Front sun visors with illuminated vanity mirrors and extenders | — | std |
| Grab Handles – Front-Passenger; Second Row – two (2), includes Coat Hooks | std | — |
| INFINITI 12.3-inch Dynamic Meter Display | — | std |
| Interior accents – Silver metallic weave | — | std |
| Kickplates (first and second rows) | — | std |
| Steering wheel – Grained leather-wrapped | — | std |
| Manual tilt and telescopic steering column | std | std |
| Carpeted floor mats | std | std |
| Overhead sunglass storage | std | std |
Exterior27 differ · 29 listed
| Feature | Ford ExplorerExplorer Active RWD | Infiniti QX60PURE FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Panoramic moonroof with power open/close/tilt and power sunshade | — | std |
| Power-folding and power-adjustable heated outside mirrors with integrated turn signals and reverse sync | — | std |
| 18 x 8-inch machined aluminum-alloy wheels with dark silver finish | — | std |
| 18" Sparkle Silver-Painted Aluminum wheels | std | — |
| 20" Carbonized Gray-painted Aluminum wheels | opt | — |
| 20" Luster Nickel-Painted Aluminum wheels | opt | — |
| Acoustic-Laminate Windows - Front-Row Side | std | — |
| Body-colored door handles | — | std |
| Bodyside moldings – Black | — | std |
| Grille - Black Mesh Insert with Chrome Bars | std | — |
| Headlamps – LED Low & High Beams with Courtesy Delay, Autolamp (Automatic On/Off), Auto High-Beam | std | — |
| Illuminated front grille emblem | — | std |
| LED Fog Lamps | opt | — |
| LED signature daytime running lights | — | std |
| LED tail lamps and center high mounted stoplight (CHMSL) | — | std |
| LED Taillamps | std | — |
| P255/60R18 all-season tires | — | std |
| P255/65R18 All-Season BSW Tires | std | — |
| Panoramic Vista Roof® with Power Shade | opt | — |
| Power-folding and power-adjustable heated outside mirrors with integrated turn signals and reverse sync | — | std |
| Rain-sensing front windshield wipers | — | std |
| Roof-Rack Side Rails - Black | std | — |
| Skid Plate Elements, Front - Silver Painted | std | — |
| Tire Inflator and Sealant Kit | std | — |
| Windshield, acoustic-laminated and UV-reducing | — | std |
| Body-Color Rear Spoiler | std | — |
| Temporary spare | — | std |
| Power-folding and power-adjustable heated outside mirrors with integrated turn signals and reverse sync | std | std |
| UV-reducing solar glass and rear privacy glass | std | std |
Powertrain12 differ · 12 listed
| Feature | Ford ExplorerExplorer Active RWD | Infiniti QX60PURE FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Front engine, Intelligent AWD | — | std |
| Front engine, front-wheel drive | — | std |
| 10-Speed Automatic Transmission | std | — |
| 2.3L EcoBoost I-4 Engine with Auto Start-Stop Technology | std | — |
| 3.58 Non-Limited-Slip Rear Axle | std | — |
| 9-speed automatic transmission with paddle shifters and shift-by-wire gear selector | — | std |
| Drive mode selector (Standard, Sport, Eco, Tow and Snow modes) | — | std |
| Engine Type: KR20DDET | — | std |
| Intelligent 4WD with 6 selectable Drive Modes and Hill Descent Control | opt | — |
| Rear-Wheel Drive with 6 selectable Drive Modes | std | — |
| Terrain Management System™ | std | — |
| Transmission oil cooler | — | std |
Cargo1 differ · 1 listed
| Feature | Ford ExplorerExplorer Active RWD | Infiniti QX60PURE FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Class III Trailer Tow Package | std | — |
Highlighted rows are where the two differ. Wording is the manufacturer's own.
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Safety record
NHTSA recalls, complaints, NCAPFord Explorer
Safety Signal 89 B
NHTSA overall —
Frontal / side / rollover — / — / —
Recalls 2 · 1 filed unfixed
Owner complaints —
Top recalls
- moderate Seats 26V470000 · 76,748 vehicles · filed unfixed
- moderate Back Over Prevention 26V415000 · 66,383 vehicles
Infiniti QX60
Safety Signal 100 A
NHTSA overall —
Frontal / side / rollover — / — / —
Recalls 0
Owner complaints 3 · 0 crashes · 0 fires
Most complained about Unspecified (2), Engine (1)
Top recalls
No recalls on file.
Ownership
EPA, manufacturer warranty| Ford ExplorerExplorer Active RWD | Infiniti QX60PURE FWD | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $38,465 (base trim) | — (base trim) |
| Price range across trims | $38,465 – $53,660 9 trims | — 6 trims |
| Powertrains | GAS | GAS |
| EPA configuration compared | Explorer RWD | QX60 FWD |
| Combined mpg / MPGe | 23 | 24 |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $2,900 | $3,400 |
| EV range | — | — |
| Basic warranty | — | — |
| Powertrain warranty | — | — |
| Roadside assistance | — | — |
Common questions
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich is better, the 2027 Ford Explorer or the 2027 Infiniti QX60?
The Infiniti QX60 edges it, 95.7 to 90.1, on tech & comfort, safety. The Ford Explorer is ahead on fuel & range and performance. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2027 Infiniti QX60 scores 95.7 and the 2027 Ford Explorer 90.1. The weights are yours to change — move what you care about and the verdict recalculates on the page.
Which has the better safety record, the 2027 Ford Explorer or the 2027 Infiniti QX60?
2027 Ford Explorer: no NHTSA rating yet, grade B, 2 recalls (1 filed with no repair available). 2027 Infiniti QX60: no NHTSA rating yet, grade A, 0 recalls. Crash ratings come from NHTSA's own tests; the grade is WhichTrim's read of the recall record, and the two can disagree.
What are the biggest differences between the 2027 Ford Explorer and the 2027 Infiniti QX60?
Where the 2027 Infiniti QX60 wins: it lists 25 standard driver-assist features against 19, lists more comfort and tech equipment (44 points against 32.5 on the press-kit count, standard = 1, optional = ½), and has the cleaner recall record (Safety Signal 100 against 89). Where the 2027 Ford Explorer answers: it costs $500 a year less to fuel on the EPA's estimate ($2,900 against $3,400) and gives rear passengers 31.8 in of legroom against 28. What they share: 7 seats.