Compare the2027 Kia Telluride VS 2027 Infiniti QX60

Both the Telluride and QX60 have child safety locks to prevent children from opening the rear doors. The Telluride has power child safety locks, allowing the driver to activate and deactivate them from the driver's seat and to know when they're engaged. The QX60’s child locks have to be individually engaged at each rear door with a manual switch. The driver can’t know the status of the locks without opening the doors and checking them.

In a Vehicle-to-Vehicle Frontal Crash Prevention 2.0 test conducted by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), the Kia Telluride achieved a “Good” rating - the highest possible - in forward collision warning and automatic braking systems, outperforming the Infiniti QX60, which scored only an “Acceptable” in these critical safety features.

When descending a steep, off-road slope, the Telluride AWD’s standard Downhill Brake Control allows you to creep down safely. The QX60 doesn’t offer Downhill Brake Control.

The Kia Telluride’s rear backup camera has a standard washer for maintaining a clear view under various conditions. In contrast, the Infiniti QX60 does not offer a rear camera washer, meaning its effectiveness relies on manual cleaning by the user when necessary.

Both the Telluride and QX60 have rear cross-traffic warning, but the Telluride has Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist (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 Telluride and the QX60 have standard driver and passenger frontal airbags, front and rear side-impact airbags, driver knee airbags, front seat center airbag, side-impact head airbags, front and rear seatbelt pretensioners, front wheel drive, 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, available all-wheel drive and around view monitors.

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 4189-pound barrier (up from 3300 pounds). The results of this newly developed test demonstrates that the Kia Telluride is safer than the QX60:

	Telluride	QX60
Overall Evaluation	GOOD	GOOD
Structure	GOOD	ACCEPTABLE
	Driver Injury Measures
Head/Neck	GOOD	GOOD
Head Injury Criterion	44	125
Neck Tension	223 lbs.	268 lbs.
Torso	GOOD	GOOD
Pelvis	GOOD	MARGINAL
Pelvis Force	759 lbs.	1160 lbs.
Head Protection	GOOD	GOOD
	Passenger Injury Measures
Head/Neck	GOOD	GOOD
Head Injury Criterion	44	65
Torso	GOOD	GOOD
Shoulder Deflection	.35 in	.55 in
Shoulder Force	89 lbs.	178 lbs.
Pelvis	GOOD	GOOD
Pelvis Force	357 lbs.	580 lbs.
Head Protection	GOOD	GOOD

The Telluride comes with a full 5-year/60,000-mile basic warranty, which covers the entire truck and includes 24-hour roadside assistance. The QX60’s 4-year/60,000-mile basic warranty expires 1 year sooner.

Kia’s powertrain warranty covers the Telluride 4 years and 30,000 miles longer than Infiniti covers the QX60. Any repair needed on the engine, transmission, axles, joints or driveshafts is fully covered for 10 years or 100,000 miles. Coverage on the QX60 ends after only 6 years or 70,000 miles.

There are over 4 times as many Kia dealers as there are Infiniti dealers, which makes it much easier should you ever need service under the Telluride’s warranty.

J.D. Power and Associates’ 2025 Initial Quality Study of new car owners surveyed provide the statistics that show that Kia vehicles are better in initial quality than Infiniti vehicles. J.D. Power ranks Kia above average in initial quality. With 61 more problems per 100 vehicles, Infiniti is rated below average.

J.D. Power and Associates’ 2025 survey of the owners of three-year-old vehicles provides the long-term dependability statistics that show that Kia vehicles are more reliable than Infiniti vehicles. J.D. Power ranks Kia above average in long-term dependability. With 12 more problems per 100 vehicles in the first three years of ownership, Infiniti is rated below average.

The Telluride’s standard 2.5 turbo 4-cylinder produces 6 more horsepower (274 vs. 268) and 25 lbs.-ft. more torque (311 vs. 286) than the QX60’s 2.0 turbo 4-cylinder. The Telluride’s optional 2.5 turbo 4-cylinder hybrid produces 61 more horsepower (329 vs. 268) and 53 lbs.-ft. more torque (339 vs. 286) than the QX60’s 2.0 turbo 4-cylinder.

As tested in Motor Trend the Kia Telluride 4 cyl. hybrid gas is faster than the Infiniti QX60:

	Telluride	QX60
Zero to 60 MPH	6.6 sec	7.9 sec
Quarter Mile	14.9 sec	16.2 sec
Speed in 1/4 Mile	96 MPH	89.2 MPH

On the EPA test cycle the Telluride gets better mileage than the QX60:

			MPG
Telluride
	FWD	EX 2.5 turbo 4-cyl. Hybrid	34 city/36 hwy
		EX 2.5 turbo 4-cyl. Hybrid	32 city/34 hwy
	AWD	2.5 turbo 4-cyl. Hybrid	30 city/32 hwy
QX60
	FWD	2.0 turbo 4-cyl.	22 city/28 hwy
	AWD	2.0 turbo 4-cyl.	21 city/27 hwy

Regenerative brakes improve the Telluride Hybrid’s fuel efficiency by converting inertia back into energy instead of wasting it. The QX60 doesn’t offer a regenerative braking system.

To lower fuel costs and make buying fuel easier, the Kia Telluride uses regular unleaded gasoline. The QX60 requires premium, which can cost on average about 84.9 cents more per gallon.

The Telluride has a standard locking fuel door, which locks and unlocks with the power locks. The fuel filler door is not lockable on the QX60. A locking fuel door helps prevent fuel theft and vandalism, such as sugar in the tank.

In its Green Vehicle Guide, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rates the Kia Telluride higher (6 out of 10) than the Infiniti QX60 (5). This means the Telluride produces up to 6.9 pounds less smog-producing pollutants than the QX60 every 15,000 miles.

For better traction, the Telluride X-Line’s tires are larger than the largest tires available on the QX60 (265/45R21 vs. 255/50R20).

The Telluride X-Line’s tires provide better handling because they have a lower 45 series profile (height to width ratio) that provides a stiffer sidewall than the QX60 Luxe/Sport/Autograph’s 50 series tires.

For better ride, handling and brake cooling the Telluride X-Line has standard 21-inch wheels. The QX60’s largest wheels are only 20-inches.

The Telluride offers an optional automatic rear load leveling suspension to keep ride height level with a heavy load or when towing. The QX60 doesn’t offer a load leveling suspension.

For a smoother ride and more stable handling, the Telluride’s wheelbase is 2.7 inches longer than on the QX60 (116.9 inches vs. 114.2 inches).

For better handling and stability, the average track (width between the wheels) on the Telluride is .6 inches wider in the front and 1.1 inches wider in the rear than the track on the QX60.

The Telluride’s front to rear weight distribution is more even (53% to 47%) than the QX60’s (54.7% to 45.3%). This gives the Telluride more stable handling and braking.

For greater off-road capability the Telluride has a greater minimum ground clearance than the QX60 (7.4 vs. 6.8 inches), allowing the Telluride to travel over rougher terrain without being stopped or damaged. The Telluride X-Pro’s minimum ground clearance is 2.3 inches higher than on the QX60 (9.1 vs. 6.8 inches).

The front grille of the Telluride 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 Telluride offers optional seating for 8 passengers; the QX60 can only carry up to 7.

The Telluride has 1 inch more front shoulder room, 2.9 inches more rear headroom, 5.3 inches more rear legroom, 1.5 inches more rear shoulder room, 1.7 inches more third row headroom and 4.1 inches more third row legroom than the QX60.

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

	Telluride	QX60
Behind Third Seat	22.3 cubic feet	14.5 cubic feet
Third Seat Folded	48.7 cubic feet	41.6 cubic feet
Second Seat Folded	89.3 cubic feet	75.4 cubic feet

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

A Trailer Stability Assist is standard on the Telluride, using the Electronic Stability Control 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.

The Telluride EX/SX/Prestige has standard front air conditioned seats and the Telluride Prestige also has them in the second row. This keeps the passengers comfortable and takes the sting out of hot seats in summer. The QX60 doesn’t offer air-conditioned seats for the second row.

The Kia Telluride stands out above the Infiniti QX60 by offering not one, but two Qi-compatible phone chargers. This convenience helps travelers with multiple devices to keep powered up on-the-go. Wireless charging eliminates lost or cluttered charging cables and two of them provide more flexibility.

The Telluride Prestige’s Remote Smart Parking Assist can parallel park or back into a parking spot by itself, starting, stopping and changing direction automatically. Remote Smart Parking Assist will park and retrieve your car remotely: press a button and watch it park itself. This is ideal for tight locations. The QX60 doesn’t offer an automated parking system.

According to iSeeCars.com the 2027 Kia Telluride retains 51.21% of its original value after 5 years, significantly more than the 38.83% resale value of the 2026 Infiniti QX60 after five years, which can save the Kia’s owner up to $12951 in depreciation.

Motor Trend selected the Telluride as their 2020 Sport Utility of the Year. The QX60 has never been chosen.

A group of representative automotive journalists from North America selected the Telluride as the 2020 North American Utility Vehicle of the Year. The QX60 has never been chosen.

The Kia Telluride outsold the Infiniti QX60 by over four to one during 2025.