Compare the2025 Ford ExpeditionVS 2025 Infiniti QX60

Safety
Warranty
Reliability
Engine
Fuel Economy and Range
Transmission
Tires and Wheels
Suspension and Handling
Chassis
Passenger Space
Cargo Capacity
Towing
Servicing Ease
Ergonomics
Economic Advantages
Recommendations

Safety

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The middle row seatbelts optional on the Expedition inflate when a collision is detected, helping to spread crash forces over a much larger area of the body and limiting head and neck movement. This can help prevent spinal and internal injuries. The QX60 doesn’t offer inflatable seatbelts.

The Expedition has standard Post-Impact Braking, which automatically apply the brakes in the event of a crash to help prevent secondary collisions and prevent further injuries. The QX60 doesn’t offer a post collision braking system: in the event of a collision that triggers the airbags, more collisions are possible without the protection of airbags that may have already deployed.

When descending a steep, off-road slope, the Expedition 4x4’s standard Hill Descent Control allows you to creep down safely. The QX60 doesn’t offer Hill Descent Control.

Both the Expedition and QX60 have rear cross-traffic warning, but the Expedition has Cross Traffic Braking (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 Expedition and the QX60 have standard driver and passenger frontal airbags, front side-impact airbags, side-impact head airbags, front 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 all wheel drive.

The Ford Expedition weighs 654 to 1152 pounds more than the Infiniti QX60. The NHTSA advises that heavier vehicles are much safer in collisions than their significantly lighter counterparts.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration does 35 MPH front crash tests on new vehicles. In this test, results indicate that the Ford Expedition is safer than the Infiniti QX60:

	Expedition	QX60
OVERALL STARS	5 Stars	4 Stars
	Driver
STARS	5 Stars	4 Stars
Leg Forces (l/r)	23/39 lbs.	156/136 lbs.
	Passenger
STARS	5 Stars	4 Stars
Chest Compression	.4 inches	.6 inches
Neck Injury Risk	35%	45.1%
Neck Stress	155 lbs.	216 lbs.
Neck Compression	74 lbs.	93 lbs.
Leg Forces (l/r)	271/178 lbs.	236/309 lbs.

New test not comparable to pre-2011 test results. More stars = Better. Lower test results = Better.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration does side impact tests on new vehicles. In this test, which crashes the vehicle into a flat barrier at 38.5 MPH and into a post at 20 MPH, results indicate that the Ford Expedition is safer than the Infiniti QX60:

	Expedition	QX60
	Front Seat
STARS	5 Stars	5 Stars
HIC	23	84
Chest Movement	.5 inches	.9 inches
Abdominal Force	108 lbs.	138 lbs.
Hip Force	180 lbs.	244 lbs.
	Rear Seat
STARS	5 Stars	5 Stars
HIC	61	88
Spine Acceleration	27 G’s	33 G’s
Hip Force	434 lbs.	461 lbs.
	Into Pole
STARS	5 Stars	5 Stars
Max Damage Depth	13 inches	14 inches
HIC	134	234

New test not comparable to pre-2011 test results. More stars = Better. Lower test results = Better.

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 Ford Expedition is safer than the QX60:

	Expedition	QX60
Overall Evaluation	GOOD	GOOD
Structure	GOOD	ACCEPTABLE
	Driver Injury Measures
Head/Neck	GOOD	GOOD
Head Injury Criterion	10	125
Neck Tension	67 lbs.	268 lbs.
Torso	GOOD	GOOD
Shoulder Deflection	.39 in	.63 in
Torso Max Deflection	.71 in	.94 in
Pelvis	GOOD	MARGINAL
Pelvis Force	558 lbs.	1160 lbs.
Head Protection	GOOD	GOOD
	Passenger Injury Measures
Head/Neck	GOOD	GOOD
Neck Tension	67 lbs.	89 lbs.
Torso	GOOD	GOOD
Pelvis	GOOD	GOOD
Pelvis Force	402 lbs.	580 lbs.

Warranty

There are over 14 times as many Ford dealers as there are Infiniti dealers, which makes it much easier should you ever need service under the Expedition’s warranty.

Reliability

The Expedition has a standard “limp home system” to keep drivers from being stranded if most or all of the engine’s coolant is lost. The engine will run on only half of its cylinders at a time, reduce its power and light a warning lamp on the dashboard so the driver can get to a service station for repairs. The QX60 doesn’t offer a lost coolant limp home mode, so a coolant leak could strand you or seriously damage the truck’s engine.

A reliable vehicle saves its owner time, money and trouble. Nobody wants to be stranded or have to be without a vehicle while it’s being repaired. Consumer Reports rates the Expedition’s reliability 13 points higher than the QX60.

J.D. Power and Associates’ 2024 Initial Quality Study of new car owners surveyed provide the statistics that show that Ford vehicles are better in initial quality than Infiniti vehicles. J.D. Power ranks Ford above average in initial quality. With 8 more problems per 100 vehicles, Infiniti is rated lower.

Engine

The Expedition’s standard 3.5 turbo V6 produces 132 more horsepower (400 vs. 268) and 194 lbs.-ft. more torque (480 vs. 286) than the QX60’s 2.0 turbo 4-cylinder. The Expedition’s optional 3.5 turbo V6 produces 172 more horsepower (440 vs. 268) and 224 lbs.-ft. more torque (510 vs. 286) than the QX60’s 2.0 turbo 4-cylinder.

Fuel Economy and Range

To lower fuel costs and make buying fuel easier, the Ford Expedition uses regular unleaded gasoline (premium recommended for maximum performance). The QX60 requires premium, which can cost on average about 84.9 cents more per gallon.

The Expedition has 4.7 gallons more fuel capacity than the QX60 (23.2 vs. 18.5 gallons), for longer range between fill-ups.

Transmission

A 10-speed automatic is standard on the Ford Expedition, for better acceleration and lower engine speed on the highway. Only a nine-speed automatic is available for the QX60.

Tires and Wheels

For better traction, the Expedition has larger standard tires than the QX60 (265/70R18 vs. 255/50R20). The Expedition Platinum Ultimate’s tires are larger than the largest tires available on the QX60 (285/40R24 vs. 255/50R20).

The Expedition Platinum Ultimate’s tires provide better handling because they have a lower 40 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 Expedition Platinum Ultimate has standard 24-inch wheels. The QX60’s largest wheels are only 20-inches.

The Ford Expedition’s wheels have 6 lugs for longer wheel bearing life, less chance of rotor warping and greater strength. The Infiniti QX60 only has 5 wheel lugs per wheel.

The Expedition has a standard full size spare tire so a flat doesn’t interrupt your trip. A full size spare isn’t available on the QX60; it requires you to depend on a temporary spare, which limits mileage and speed before replacement.

Suspension and Handling

The Expedition offers an optional driver-adjustable suspension system. It allows the driver to choose between an extra-supple ride, reducing fatigue on long trips, or a sport setting, which allows maximum control for tricky roads or off-road. The QX60’s suspension doesn’t offer adjustable shock absorbers.

The Expedition’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 Expedition’s wheelbase is 8.3 inches longer than on the QX60 (122.5 inches vs. 114.2 inches).

For better handling and stability, the track (width between the wheels) on the Expedition is 1.2 inches wider in the front and .9 inches wider in the rear than on the QX60.

The Expedition Active 4x4 executes Motor Trend’s “Figure Eight” maneuver quicker than the QX60 Autograph AWD (27.6 seconds @ .62 average G’s vs. 28 seconds @ .6 average G’s).

For greater off-road capability the Expedition has a 2 inches greater minimum ground clearance than the QX60 (8.7 vs. 6.7 inches), allowing the Expedition to travel over rougher terrain without being stopped or damaged.

Chassis

The front grille of the Expedition 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.

The Expedition Tremor/Platinum Stealth uses computer-generated active noise cancellation to help remove annoying noise and vibration from the passenger compartment, especially at low frequencies. The QX60 doesn’t offer active noise cancellation.

Passenger Space

The Expedition has standard seating for 8 passengers; the QX60 can only carry 7.

The Expedition has 31.3 cubic feet more passenger volume than the QX60 (171.9 vs. 140.6).

The Expedition has 1 inch more front headroom, 1.8 inches more front legroom, 3.5 inches more front hip room, 4.3 inches more front shoulder room, 2.5 inches more rear headroom, 3.4 inches more rear legroom, 5.6 inches more rear hip room, 5.1 inches more rear shoulder room, 1.7 inches more third row headroom, 8.5 inches more third row legroom, 6.2 inches more third row hip room and 8.6 inches more third row shoulder room than the QX60.

Cargo Capacity

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

	Expedition	QX60
Behind Third Seat	21.6 cubic feet	14.5 cubic feet
Third Seat Folded	60.8 cubic feet	41.6 cubic feet
Second Seat Folded	108.5 cubic feet	75.4 cubic feet

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

The Expedition’s rear cargo window opens separately from the rest of the tailgate door to allow quicker loading of small packages. The QX60’s rear cargo window doesn’t open.

Towing

Maximum trailer towing in the Infiniti QX60 is limited to 6000 pounds. The Expedition offers up to a 9300 lbs. towing capacity.

The Expedition 4x4 can be flat towed on all four wheels (dinghy towed), allowing recreational vehicle owners to bring it with them on the road. When they reach their destination, the Expedition can be unhitched and driven around locally. The QX60 can’t be towed flat on the ground.

Trailer Sway Control is standard on the Expedition, using the AdvanceTrac® 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.

Servicing Ease

The engine in the Expedition is mounted longitudinally (North-South), instead of sideways, as in the QX60. This makes it easier to service and maintain, because the accessory belts are in front.

Ergonomics

The Expedition’s instruments include an oil pressure gauge and a temperature gauge - which could save your engine! Often ‘idiot lights’ don’t warn you until damage has been done. The QX60 does not have an oil pressure gauge.

In case you lock your keys in your vehicle, or don’t have them with you, you can let yourself in using the Expedition’s available exterior PIN entry system. The QX60 doesn’t offer an exterior PIN entry system, and its Infiniti Connection can’t unlock the doors if the vehicle doesn’t have cell phone reception or the driver can’t contact the service.

Economic Advantages

Insurance will cost less for the Expedition owner. The Complete Car Cost Guide estimates that insurance for the Expedition will cost $580 less than the QX60 over a five-year period.

The Expedition will cost the buyer less in the long run because of its superior resale value. The IntelliChoice estimates that the Expedition will retain 50.44% to 55.41% of its original price after five years, while the QX60 only retains 47.06% to 47.83%.

Recommendations

The Ford Expedition/Expedition Max outsold the Infiniti QX60 by over two to one during 2023.

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