2025 INFINITI QX60 vs 2026 Land Rover Discovery

$50,200 · Crossover

$60,200 · Crossover

Comparison Overview

The most significant numerical divergence between the 2025 INFINITI QX60 and the 2026 Land Rover Discovery is the $10,000 MSRP difference, positioning the QX60 at $50,200 versus the Discovery's $60,200. Performance metrics show the Discovery offering slightly more output with 296 hp and 295 lb-ft of torque compared to the QX60's 268 hp and 286 lb-ft. Fuel economy is a clear differentiator, as the QX60 achieves a 24 MPG combined rating, significantly better than the Discovery’s 20 MPG combined, despite both requiring premium unleaded fuel. Furthermore, the QX60 maintains a longer footprint at 198.2 inches, while the Discovery trades length for height, measuring 74.3 inches tall. The QX60’s 9-speed automatic transmission also offers one additional gear ratio over the Discovery's 8-speed unit.

Size Comparison

Performance

Fuel Efficiency

Full Specifications

Our Verdicts

🚗 Best for Commuters

2025 INFINITI QX60

The INFINITI QX60 is superior for commuters due to its 4 MPG advantage in combined fuel economy, rated at 24 MPG versus the Discovery's 20 MPG.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Best for Families

2026 Land Rover Discovery

The Land Rover Discovery's extra 4.1 inches in height (74.3 inches total) and standard four-wheel drive suggest greater perceived capability for varied family demands.

🏎️ Best for Enthusiasts

2026 Land Rover Discovery

The Land Rover Discovery provides higher output with 296 horsepower and 295 lb-ft of torque, besting the QX60's 268 hp and 286 lb-ft.

💰 Best Value

2025 INFINITI QX60

The INFINITI QX60 offers a $10,000 lower entry price while delivering competitive performance and superior fuel efficiency.

Choose the INFINITI QX60 if...

Your primary goal is maximizing fuel budget efficiency, leveraging its 24 MPG combined rating.
You prioritize the lowest initial acquisition cost, starting at an MSRP of $50,200.
A front-wheel-drive configuration with a 9-speed automatic transmission is preferred.

Choose the Land Rover Discovery if...

You require the maximum available horsepower, rated at 296 hp for performance.
Superior overall height (74.3 inches) and standard four-wheel drive capability are mandatory.
The higher torque figure of 295 lb-ft is necessary for towing or heavy loads.

Key Dimensions

Dimension	INFINITI QX60	Land Rover Discovery
Length	198.2"	195.1"
Width	-	-
Height	69.7"	74.3"
Wheelbase	114.2"	115.1"

Features Comparison

Safety

Feature	INFINITI	Land Rover
Blind Spot Monitor	✓	✓
Lane Departure Warning	✓	✓
Rear Cross Traffic Alert	✓	✓
Pre-Collision Safety System	✓	✓
Post-Collision Safety System	✓	✓
Dual Front Side-Mounted Airbags	✓	✓
Dual Rear Side-Mounted Airbags	✓	—
Front Head Airbags	✓	✓
Rear Head Airbags	✓	✓
Third Row Head Airbags	✓	—
Passenger Airbag Occupant Sensing Deactivation	✓	✓
Electronic Stability Control	✓	✓
Traction Control System	✓	✓
LATCH System	✓	✓
Rear Door Child Safety Locks	✓	✓
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS)	4-Wheel	4-Wheel
Front Ventilated Disc Brakes	✓	✓
Rear Ventilated Disc Brakes	✓	✓
Brake Preparation System	✓	✓
Brake Assist	✓	✓
Tire Pressure Monitoring System	✓	✓
Automatic Headlights	✓	✓
Headlight Delay-Off	✓	✓
LED Headlights	✓	✓
Daytime Running Lights	✓	✓
Integrated Turn Signal Mirrors	✓	✓
Front Headrests	2	2
Front Height Adjustable Headrests	✓	✓
Rear Headrests	3	3
Rear Height Adjustable Headrests	✓	✓
Rear Center 3-Point Seatbelt	✓	✓
Anti-Theft Alarm System (Remote)	✓	✓
Engine Immobilizer	✓	✓
Lane Keeping Assist System	—	✓
Driver Attention Alert	—	✓
Front Fog Lights	—	✓

Engine

Feature	INFINITI	Land Rover
Base Engine Displacement	2.0 L	2.0 L
Number of Cylinders	inline 4	inline 4
Base Engine Type	gas	gas
Horsepower	268 hp @ 5600 rpm	296 hp @ 5500 rpm
Torque	286 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm	295 lb-ft @ 1500 rpm
Number of Valves	16	16
Camshaft Type	Double overhead cam (DOHC)	Double overhead cam (DOHC)
Variable Valve Timing	Variable	Variable
Fuel Injection Type	✓	✓

Drive Train

Feature	INFINITI	Land Rover
Transmission Type	9-speed shiftable automatic	8-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain Type	front wheel drive	four wheel drive
4WD System Type	—	Full Time
Transfer Case Gearing	—	Electronic Single-Speed
Hill Descent Control	—	✓

Fuel

Feature	INFINITI	Land Rover
Fuel Type	premium unleaded (required)	premium unleaded (required)
EPA Fuel Economy (City/Highway)	22/28 MPG	19/23 MPG
EPA Fuel Economy (Combined)	24 MPG	20 MPG
EPA Driving Range (City/Highway)	0/0 mi.	452.2/547.4 mi.
Fuel Tank Capacity	—	23.8 gal.

Comfort & Convenience

Feature	INFINITI	Land Rover
Push Button Start	✓	✓
Tilt and Telescopic Steering Wheel	✓	—
Audio Controls on Steering Wheel	✓	✓
Cruise Control on Steering Wheel	✓	✓
Electric Power Steering	✓	✓
Rear View Camera	✓	✓
Rear Parking Sensors	✓	✓
Wireless Charging Pad	✓	✓
Cruise Control	✓	—
Front Cupholders	✓	✓
Rear Cupholders	✓	✓
3rd Row Cupholders	✓	—
Front Door Pockets	✓	✓
Rear Door Pockets	✓	✓
Overhead Console with Storage	✓	—
Front Seatback Storage	✓	✓
Manual Rear Seat Easy Entry	✓	—
Leather Steering Wheel	✓	—
Heated Steering Wheel	✓	✓
Three Zone Climate Control	✓	✓
Rear Ventilation Ducts with Fan Control	✓	✓
Interior Air Filtration	✓	✓
Dual Vanity Mirrors	✓	✓
Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror	✓	✓
Turn Signal Indicators in Mirrors	✓	✓
Power Tilt and Telescopic Steering Wheel	—	✓
Front View Camera	—	✓
Side View Camera	—	✓
Front Parking Sensors	—	✓
Driver Assisted Parking Assist	—	✓
Adaptive Cruise Control	—	✓
Universal Remote Transmitter	—	✓
Leatherette Steering Wheel	—	✓

In Car Entertainment

Feature	INFINITI	Land Rover
Infotainment Display	12.3 in	11.4 in
AM/FM Stereo	✓	✓
Speaker System	9	11
Android Auto (Wired)	✓	—
Apple CarPlay (Wired)	✓	—
USB Port	✓	✓
USB Port with External Media Control	✓	—
Satellite Radio	✓	✓
Satellite Radio Trial Period	3 months	3 months
Speed Sensitive Volume Control	✓	—
Meridian Speakers	—	✓
Stereo Power	—	400W
Subwoofer Count	—	1
Android Auto (Wireless)	—	✓
Apple CarPlay (Wireless)	—	✓
Auxiliary Audio Input	—	✓

Power Feature

Feature	INFINITI	Land Rover
One-Touch Power Windows	4	4
Moonroof Type	1st Row Power Glass Extended	1st Row Power Glass
Keyless Entry	✓	✓
Reverse Tilt Dual Mirrors	✓	—
Heated Mirrors	✓	✓

Frontseats

Feature	INFINITI	Land Rover
Front Head Room	40.8 in.	39.4 in.
Front Leg Room	42.1 in.	39.1 in.
Front Shoulder Room	60.6 in.	—
Front Hip Room	58.8 in.	—
Seat Material: Leather	✓	✓
Front Seat Type: Bucket	✓	—
Driver Seat Power Adjustments	8-way	14-way
Driver Seat Height Adjustment	✓	✓
Driver Seat Lumbar Support	Power	Power
Driver Seat Memory Settings	2	3
Passenger Seat Power Adjustments	8-way	14-way
Passenger Seat Height Adjustment	✓	✓
Passenger Seat Lumbar Support	Power	Power
Driver Seat Heating	Multi-level	Multi-level
Passenger Seat Heating	Multi-level	Multi-level
Front Seat Type: Captain's Chairs	—	✓
Driver Seat Thigh Extension	—	✓
Passenger Seat Memory Settings	—	3

Rearseats

Feature	INFINITI	Land Rover
Rear Head Room	37.5 in.	39.0 in.
Rear Leg Room	37.7 in.	37.4 in.
Rear Shoulder Room	59.7 in.	—
Rear Hip Room	56.7 in.	—
Split-Folding Rear Seatback	✓	✓
Folding Center Armrest	✓	✓
Manual Folding Third Row Seat	✓	✓
Reclining Rear Seats	—	✓

Tires and Wheels

Feature	INFINITI	Land Rover
Wheel Finish	Painted Alloy	—
Wheel Size	18 x 8.0 in	—
Tire Type	All Season	All Terrain
Tire Size	255/60R18	—
Spare Tire Type	Temporary	Temporary
Spare Tire Location	Underbody Mounted	Underbody Mounted
Wheel Material	—	Alloy
Wheel Diameter	—	20 in.

Suspension

Feature	INFINITI	Land Rover
Four-Wheel Independent Suspension	✓	✓
Front Stabilizer Bar	✓	✓
Rear Stabilizer Bar	✓	✓

Warranty

Feature	INFINITI	Land Rover
Basic Warranty	4 yr./ 60000 mi.	4 yr./ 50000 mi.
Drivetrain Warranty	6 yr./ 70000 mi.	4 yr./ 50000 mi.
Corrosion/Rust Warranty	7 yr./ unlimited mi.	6 yr./ unlimited mi.
Roadside Assistance	4 yr./ 60000 mi.	4 yr./ 50000 mi.
Complimentary Scheduled Maintenance	3 yr./ 30000 mi.	—

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about comparing the 2025 INFINITI QX60 and 2026 Land Rover Discovery.

How much more power does the 2026 Land Rover Discovery offer over the 2025 INFINITI QX60?

The Land Rover Discovery generates 296 horsepower, which is 28 hp more than the INFINITI QX60's 268 horsepower. Both models deliver premium unleaded fuel economy, but the Discovery only achieves 20 MPG combined compared to the QX60's 24 MPG combined.

What is the core difference in size and drivetrain between these two crossovers?

The INFINITI QX60 is longer at 198.2 inches, while the Discovery prioritizes height at 74.3 inches, standing over 4 inches taller than the QX60. Additionally, the QX60 utilizes front-wheel drive as standard, whereas the Discovery comes equipped with four-wheel drive.

Considering the price difference, does the Land Rover Discovery justify its $60,200 MSRP?

The Discovery commands a $10,000 premium over the QX60's $50,200 MSRP. This increased cost pays for an extra 28 horsepower and standard AWD, but buyers lose 4 MPG in combined fuel economy.

Is the cargo space significantly affected by the body differences?

Specific cargo volume data for the Land Rover Discovery was not provided in this comparison. However, the QX60 offers 14.5 cubic feet of cargo capacity in its current configuration.

Are both vehicles restricted to the same fuel type?

Yes, both the 2025 INFINITI QX60 and the 2026 Land Rover Discovery explicitly require premium unleaded fuel according to their specifications.

Which vehicle utilizes a more sophisticated transmission?

The INFINITI QX60 employs a 9-speed shiftable automatic transmission, offering one more gear ratio than the Land Rover Discovery’s 8-speed automatic transmission.