Head-to-head
2027 Infiniti QX60 vs 2027 Kia Telluride
The Kia Telluride edges it, 91.1 to 85.4, on fuel & range, space & cargo, tech & comfort. The Infiniti QX60 is ahead on safety.
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2027 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 …
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C2027 Kia Telluride
The 2027 Kia Telluride is sold in the U.S. as a hybrid and gas large SUV with 6 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Telluride FE Hybrid, i…
Verdict · default weights
2027 Kia Telluride
Slight edgeThe Kia Telluride edges it, 91.1 to 85.4, on fuel & range, space & cargo, tech & comfort. The Infiniti QX60 is ahead on safety.
Fuel & range 2027 Kia Telluride leads by 39.9
Safety 2027 Infiniti QX60 leads by 24.8
Space & cargo 2027 Kia Telluride leads by 14
| Category · weight | 2027 Infiniti QX60overall 85.4 | 2027 Kia Tellurideoverall 91.1 | |||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pricenot compared | No data | No data | |||||||||||||||
| Fuel & rangew 3 | 60.1 | 100 | |||||||||||||||
EPA annual fuel cost and combined mpg / MPGe; EV range when both are electric. | |||||||||||||||||
| Safetyw 4 | 93.5 | 68.7 | |||||||||||||||
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 | 86 | 100 | |||||||||||||||
Seats, cargo volume behind the 1st and 2nd rows, rear legroom. | |||||||||||||||||
| Performancew 2 | 95.9 | 100 | |||||||||||||||
Horsepower, torque and horsepower per ton. | |||||||||||||||||
| Tech & comfortw 3 | 92.6 | 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 | 85.4 | 91.1 | |||||||||||||||
Trim vs trim · 5 of 7 categories compared
Infiniti QX60: base trim PURE FWD · Kia Telluride: base trim LX 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 Kia Telluride wins
- It costs $1,500 a year less to fuel on the EPA's estimate ($1,900 against $3,400).
- It lists 37 standard driver-assist features against 25.
- It is rated 35 combined against 24 (EPA mpg or MPGe).
Where the 2027 Infiniti QX60 answers
- It has drawn fewer owner complaints (3 against 45 filed with NHTSA).
- It has the cleaner recall record (Safety Signal 100 against 79).
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.
Specifications side by side
53 specs · manufacturer press kits| Spec | Infiniti QX60PURE FWD | Kia TellurideLX FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Engine Basics | ||
| Aspiration | twin turbo | twin turbo |
| Cylinder count | 4 | 4 |
| Engine displacement | 1,997 cc | 2,497 cc |
| Engine type (full description) | 2.0L I4 DOHC Turbocharged DIG | 2.5L Turbo Hybrid, 4-cyl, GDI, DOHC 16-Valve, P1+P2 motors |
| Fuel injection system | gdi mpi | gdi mpi |
| Valve configuration | DOHC 16-Valve | DOHC 16-Valve |
| Engine Output | ||
| Horsepower | 268 hp | 274 hp |
| Torque | 286 lb-ft | 311 lb-ft |
| Fuel Economy | ||
| EPA City MPG | 22 mpg | 20 mpg |
| EPA Combined MPG | 24 mpg | 22 mpg |
| EPA Highway MPG | 28 mpg | 26 mpg |
| Transmission | ||
| Final drive ratio | 4.334 | 3.51:1 |
| Transmission speeds | 9 | 8 |
| Transmission type | automatic | automatic hybrid |
| Dimensions Exterior | ||
| Ground clearance | 6.8 in | 7.4 in |
| Overall height | 69.7 in | 69.5 in |
| Overall length | 198 in | 199 in |
| Overall width | 86 in | 78.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 114 in | 117 in |
| Cargo | ||
| Cargo volume behind 1st row | 75.4 cu-ft | 89.3 cu-ft |
| Cargo volume behind 2nd row | 41.6 cu-ft | 48.7 cu-ft |
| Cargo volume behind 3rd row | 14.5 cu-ft | 22.3 cu-ft |
| Total interior volume | 141 cu-ft | 181 cu-ft |
| Seating | ||
| Passenger seating capacity | 7 | 8 |
| Headroom | ||
| Front headroom | 41 in | 41.2 in |
| Second-row headroom | 37.5 in | 40.4 in |
| Third-row headroom | 35.7 in | 37.4 in |
| Legroom | ||
| Front legroom | 42.1 in | 41.4 in |
| Second-row legroom | 37.7 in | 43 in |
| Third-row legroom | 28 in | 32.1 in |
| Weights | ||
| Curb weight (maximum) | — | 4,420 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | — | 4,381 lbs |
| Gross vehicle weight rating | 6,603 lbs | 6,063 lbs |
| Suspension | ||
| Front suspension type | MacPherson strut | McPherson Strut, Stabilizer and High-Performance Dampers |
| Rear suspension type | Multilink independent | Multi-link and High-Performance Dampers |
| Steering | ||
| Steering type | Vehicle speed variable assist | Rack-mounted Motor Driven Power Steering (R-MDPS) |
| Turning radius (curb-to-curb) | 38.7 ft | 19.6 ft |
| Brakes | ||
| Front brake diameter | 350 mm | 345 mm |
| Front brake type | ventilated disc | ventilated disc |
| Parking brake type | Electronic, switch on console | epb |
| Rear brake diameter | 330 mm | 325 mm |
| Rear brake type | ventilated disc | ventilated disc |
| Wheels | ||
| Wheel diameter | 18 in | 18 in |
| Wheel material | alloy | forged alloy |
| Wheel width | 8 in | 8 in |
| Tires | ||
| Tire size | P255/60R18 | P235/65 R18 |
| Fuel System | ||
| Fuel tank capacity | — | 19 gal |
| Minimum recommended octane | 91 | 87 |
| Connected Services | ||
| Connected services brand | INFINITI InTouch Services | Kia Connect |
| Connected services trial (standard tier) | — | 36 months |
| Shoulder Room | ||
| Front shoulder room | 60.6 in | 61.6 in |
| Second-row shoulder room | 59.7 in | 61.2 in |
| Third-row shoulder room | 55.6 in | 55.3 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
176 features · differences first, then sharedSafety34 differ · 48 listed
| Feature | Infiniti QX60PURE FWD | Kia TellurideLX FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Blind Spot Collision Warning (BCW) with Parallel Exit | — | std |
| Smart Cruise Control (SCC) with STOP & GO (S&G) | — | std |
| Forward Collision Avoidance - Junction Turning (FCA-JT) | — | std |
| Lane Following Assist 2 (LFA2) | — | std |
| Dual front advanced airbags | — | std |
| Front center airbag (Between driver and front passenger) | — | std |
| Highway Driving Assist (HDA 1.5) | — | std |
| Navigation-based Smart Cruise Control-Curve - NSCC-C | — | std |
| Rear Occupant Alert with Radar Sensors (2nd and 3rd Rows) | — | std |
| Downhill Brake Control (DBC) | — | std |
| Driver Attention Warning (DAW) | — | std |
| Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH) (x4) | — | std |
| Parking Distance Warning - Forward (PDW-F) | — | std |
| Parking Distance Warning - Reverse (PDW-R) | — | std |
| Rear side (2nd row) airbags | — | std |
| Safe Exit Assist (SEA) | — | std |
| Trailer Stability Assist (TSA) | — | 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 | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (ESC) | — | std |
| Front pre-crash seatbelts | std | — |
| Front Wide View | std | — |
| Intelligent Speed Limit Assist (ISLA) | — | std |
| Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH): Lower Anchors 4X / Top Tethers 5X (7-passenger configuration) | std | — |
| Rear Automatic Braking | std | — |
| Rear Door Alert | std | — |
| Side impact sensor | — | std |
| Traction Control System (TCS) | — | std |
| Vehicle Stability Management (VSM) | — | std |
| Immobilizer | — | std |
| Forward Collision Avoidance with Pedestrian and Cyclist Detection (FCA) | std | std |
| Forward Collision Warning (FCW) | std | std |
| Rear Cross-Traffic Collision - Avoidance Assist (RCCA) | std | std |
| Dual front seat-mounted side airbags | std | std |
| Full-length side curtain airbags | std | std |
| Lane Departure Warning (LDW) | std | std |
| Lane Keeping Assist (LKA) | std | std |
| Rear View Monitor (RVM) with Parking Guidance-Dynamic | std | std |
| Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) | std | std |
| Driver's knee airbag | std | std |
| High Beam Assist (HBA) | std | std |
| Hill-start Assist Control (HAC) | std | std |
| Rollover sensor | std | std |
| Tire-Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) high-line | std | std |
Infotainment20 differ · 21 listed
| Feature | Infiniti QX60PURE FWD | Kia TellurideLX FWD |
|---|---|---|
| 12.3-inch audio display unit with navigation and ccNC, Wireless Apple CarPlay TM, Android Auto TM, Sirus XM and Bluetooth | — | std |
| Dual Wireless phone charger | — | std |
| 8 speaker sound system | — | std |
| Steering wheel-mounted Bluetooth Hands-free with Voice activation controls | — | std |
| USB-C Ports: 7 Total — 1 Data and Charging (Front Row) and 6 Charging (2 in each row) | — | std |
| 5 USB ports (Type C) | std | — |
| 9-speaker AM/FM audio | std | — |
| Active Noise Cancellation | std | — |
| Google Built-in with Google Maps | std | — |
| INFINITI InTouch™ 12.3-inch Interactive Display | std | — |
| INFINITI InTouch™ Controller | std | — |
| MyQ® Connected Garage | std | — |
| SiriusXM with 360L (subscription required, sold separately) | std | — |
| Steering wheel-mounted audio controls | — | std |
| Streaming audio via Bluetooth® | std | — |
| Telematics Mobile Unit - Embedded Modem (TMU) | — | std |
| Voice Recognition with Natural Language Understanding | std | — |
| Wireless Android Auto™ integration | std | — |
| Wireless Apple CarPlay® integration | std | — |
| Wireless Charging Pad (Qi2) | std | — |
| Wi-Fi Hotspot | std | std |
Convenience10 differ · 10 listed
| Feature | Infiniti QX60PURE FWD | Kia TellurideLX FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Push-button start with Smart Key and burglar alarm | — | std |
| Remote Engine Start button on Key Fob | — | 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 | — |
| Power liftgate | std | — |
| Manual liftgate | — | std |
| 12V Power outlets (x3) | — | std |
| Driver and Passenger's central door lock | — | std |
| Power windows with auto up/down and safety | — | std |
Climate4 differ · 5 listed
| Feature | Infiniti QX60PURE FWD | Kia TellurideLX FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Rear ducts - Ceiling Mounted with Diffuse Vents (2nd and 3rd row) | — | std |
| Rear air vents: headliner-mounted, second and third row outboard positions | std | — |
| Rear heater ducts: under front seats and on third-row right-hand lower trim panel | std | — |
| Auto Window Defogger | — | std |
| Tri-zone (Driver, Front Passenger and Rear) automatic temperature control | std | std |
Seating18 differ · 18 listed
| Feature | Infiniti QX60PURE FWD | Kia TellurideLX FWD |
|---|---|---|
| 2nd Row Bench Seats: 60:40 Split with 1-Touch, Tilt + Slide (Pass. Side), Fold + Slide (Driver Side) | — | std |
| 8-way power adjustable driver's seat | std | — |
| Heated front seats | std | — |
| Cloth Upper Seat Back + SynTex Lower seating trim | — | std |
| Integrated Memory System (IMS) for driver's seat and outside mirror position | std | — |
| 4-way driver lumbar support | std | — |
| 6-way Manual Driver Seat | — | std |
| 2nd-row remote folding buttons (in cargo area) | — | std |
| 6-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 | — |
| TailorFit™-appointed seats (first and second rows) | std | — |
| Third-row seats 60/40-split fold with manual recline | std | — |
| 2nd-row Bench Seats with center armrest with cup holders | — | std |
Interior31 differ · 33 listed
| Feature | Infiniti QX60PURE FWD | Kia TellurideLX FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Heated steering wheel | std | — |
| 4.2-inch color TFT-LCD full segment meter driver cluster | — | std |
| ECM Rear View Mirror | std | — |
| 10 cup holders and 4 bottle holders | std | — |
| Front sun visors with illuminated vanity mirrors and extenders | 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 | — |
| SynTex with genuine stitching steering wheel | — | std |
| Day/night interior rear-view mirror | — | std |
| Floor console with center armrest, cup holders, side handles and storage box | — | std |
| LED illuminated Sun Visors/Vanity Mirrors | — | std |
| SynTex leather wrapped door armrest | — | std |
| Carpet Floor Mats | std | opt |
| Cloth A/B pillar trim | — | std |
| Cloth headliner trim | — | std |
| Dual sunvisors, sliding with vanity mirrors | — | std |
| Front seatback pockets | — | std |
| Hydrographics interior trim | — | std |
| LED 2nd row lamp | — | std |
| LED 3rd row lamp | — | std |
| LED cargo lamp | — | std |
| LED overhead console lamp | — | std |
| Trip computer | — | std |
| Carpet flooring | — | std |
| Cloth sunvisor | — | std |
| Front and rear side door pockets | — | std |
| Rheostat | — | std |
| Standard door and cargo scuff plates | — | std |
| Standard Pedals | — | std |
| Manual tilt and telescopic steering column | std | std |
| Overhead console with sunglass holder | std | std |
Exterior27 differ · 32 listed
| Feature | Infiniti QX60PURE FWD | Kia TellurideLX FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Power tilt-slide sunroof | std | — |
| 18-inch alloy wheels A-Type | — | std |
| LED Projector-style headlights with high and low beams | — | std |
| Body-color, heated and powered outside mirrors with turn signals | — | std |
| Power-folding outside mirrors | std | — |
| 18 x 8-inch machined aluminum-alloy wheels with dark silver finish | std | — |
| Body-colored door handles | std | — |
| Bodyside moldings – Black | std | — |
| Front Rain-sensing windshield wipers | std | — |
| Illuminated front grille emblem | std | — |
| Outside door handles: Flush, Auto-Pop Out Type, Body Colored | — | std |
| P255/60R18 all-season tires | std | — |
| Power-folding and power-adjustable heated outside mirrors with integrated turn signals and reverse sync | std | — |
| Power-folding and power-adjustable heated outside mirrors with integrated turn signals and reverse sync | std | — |
| Auto light control (ALC) | — | std |
| Gloss black radiator grille with Matte Black inserts and Dark Metal Bumper Garnish | — | std |
| Lower Grille/Front Bumper: Body-color with gloss black and dark metal | — | std |
| Rear windshield defroster | — | std |
| Solar Front Door Windows and Windshield | — | std |
| Body-color rear spoiler | — | std |
| Dark metal Side Sill and D-Pillar Accent | — | std |
| Gloss black Upper DLO & Beltline | — | std |
| Hidden single muffler | — | std |
| LED High Mounted Stop Lamp, integrated into rear spoiler | — | std |
| Matte Black outer wheel arches and Gloss-Black inner arches | — | std |
| Mud guards | — | opt |
| Low washer fluid warning system | — | std |
| Acoustic Front Windshield | std | std |
| LED Daytime Running Lights (DRL) | std | std |
| LED rear combination lamps | std | std |
| Privacy Rear Windows, 3rd row/Cargo Side Glass and Liftgate Glass | std | std |
| Temporary spare wheel tire | std | std |
Powertrain4 differ · 6 listed
| Feature | Infiniti QX60PURE FWD | Kia TellurideLX FWD |
|---|---|---|
| All Wheel Drive (AWD) | std | — |
| 9-speed automatic transmission with paddle shifters and shift-by-wire gear selector | std | — |
| Engine Type: KR20DDET | std | — |
| Transmission oil cooler | std | — |
| Front Wheel Drive (FWD) | std | std |
| Drive Mode Select (DMS): Eco / Normal / Sport / My Drive | std | std |
Cargo3 differ · 3 listed
| Feature | Infiniti QX60PURE FWD | Kia TellurideLX FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Towing Hitch | — | opt |
| Tow Mode: Optimizes Towing Performance | — | std |
| Luggage Tray Cover, Foldable | — | std |
Highlighted rows are where the two differ. Wording is the manufacturer's own.
Safety record
NHTSA recalls, complaints, NCAPInfiniti 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.
Kia Telluride
Safety Signal 79 C
NHTSA overall —
Frontal / side / rollover — / — / —
Recalls 3
Owner complaints 45 · 4 crashes · 0 fires
Most complained about Power Train (10), Seat Belts (8), Unspecified (7)
Top recalls
- high Seat Belts 26V356000 · 6,264 vehicles
- high Seats 26V173000 · 568 vehicles
- high Seat Belts 26V135000 · 14,870 vehicles
Ownership
EPA, manufacturer warranty| Infiniti QX60PURE FWD | Kia TellurideLX FWD | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | — (base trim) | $39,190 (base trim) |
| Price range across trims | — 6 trims | $39,190 – $56,790 12 trims |
| Powertrains | GAS | HEV, GAS |
| EPA configuration compared | QX60 FWD | Telluride FE Hybrid |
| Combined mpg / MPGe | 24 | 35 |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $3,400 | $1,900 |
| EV range | — | — |
| Basic warranty | — | 5 yr / 60,000 mi |
| Powertrain warranty | — | 10 yr / 100,000 mi |
| Roadside assistance | — | 5 yr |
Common questions
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich is better, the 2027 Infiniti QX60 or the 2027 Kia Telluride?
The Kia Telluride edges it, 91.1 to 85.4, on fuel & range, space & cargo, tech & comfort. The Infiniti QX60 is ahead on safety. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2027 Kia Telluride scores 91.1 and the 2027 Infiniti QX60 85.4. 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 Infiniti QX60 or the 2027 Kia Telluride?
2027 Infiniti QX60: no NHTSA rating yet, grade A, 0 recalls. 2027 Kia Telluride: no NHTSA rating yet, grade C, 3 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 Infiniti QX60 and the 2027 Kia Telluride?
Where the 2027 Kia Telluride wins: it costs $1,500 a year less to fuel on the EPA's estimate ($1,900 against $3,400), lists 37 standard driver-assist features against 25, and is rated 35 combined against 24 (EPA mpg or MPGe). Where the 2027 Infiniti QX60 answers: it has drawn fewer owner complaints (3 against 45 filed with NHTSA) and has the cleaner recall record (Safety Signal 100 against 79).