Compare the2026 Toyota SequoiaVS 2025 Infiniti QX80

The Sequoia has standard Active Headrests, which use a specially designed headrest to protect the driver and front passenger from whiplash. During a rear-end collision, the Active Headrests system moves the headrests forward to prevent neck and spine injuries. The QX80 doesn’t offer a whiplash protection system.

The Sequoia has a standard Secondary Collision Brake, which automatically applies the brakes in the event of a crash to help prevent secondary collisions and prevent further injuries. The QX80 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 Sequoia 4x4’s optional Downhill Assist Control allows you to creep down safely. The QX80 doesn’t offer Downhill Assist Control.

Both the Sequoia and QX80 have Rear Cross Traffic Alert, but the Sequoia has Parking Support Brake (automatically applies the brakes) to better prevent a collision when backing near traffic. The QX80’s Rear Cross Traffic Alert doesn’t automatically brake.

Both the Sequoia and the QX80 have standard driver and passenger frontal airbags, front side-impact airbags, driver and front passenger knee airbags, side-impact head airbags, front and rear 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, around view monitors, rear cross-path warning, driver alert monitors and available four-wheel drive.

There are over 6 times as many Toyota dealers as there are Infiniti dealers, which makes it much easier should you ever need service under the Sequoia’s warranty.

The battery on the Sequoia is in the trunk, which protects it from hot underhood temperatures that can degrade battery life. By keeping the Sequoia’s battery 20 to 30 degrees cooler, its life is increased by years. The QX80’s battery is in the hot engine compartment.

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 Sequoia’s reliability 33 points higher than the QX80.

J.D. Power and Associates rated the Sequoia second among large suvs in their 2025 Initial Quality Study. The QX80 isn’t in the top three in its category.

J.D. Power and Associates’ 2025 Initial Quality Study of new car owners surveyed provide the statistics that show that Toyota vehicles are better in initial quality than Infiniti vehicles. With 42 fewer problems per 100 vehicles, JD Power ranks Toyota higher than Infiniti.

J.D. Power and Associates’ 2025 survey of the owners of three-year-old vehicles provides the statistics that show that Toyota vehicles are more reliable than Infiniti vehicles. J.D. Power ranks Toyota fourth in reliability, above the industry average. With 46 more problems per 100 vehicles, Infiniti is ranked 13th.

The Sequoia’s 3.4 turbo V6 hybrid produces 67 lbs.-ft. more torque (583 vs. 516) than the QX80’s 3.5 turbo V6.

As tested in Car and Driver the Toyota Sequoia is faster than the Infiniti QX80:

On the EPA test cycle the Sequoia gets better mileage than the QX80:

Regenerative brakes improve the Sequoia’s fuel efficiency by converting inertia back into energy instead of wasting it. The QX80 doesn’t offer a regenerative braking system.

The Sequoia has a standard locking fuel door with a power remote release convenient to the driver. The fuel filler door is not lockable on the QX80. A locking fuel door helps prevent fuel theft and vandalism, such as sugar in the tank.

A 10-speed automatic is standard on the Toyota Sequoia, for better acceleration and lower engine speed on the highway. Only a nine-speed automatic is available for the QX80.

For better traction, the Sequoia TRD Pro’s tires are larger than the largest tires available on the QX80 (285/65R18 vs. 275/60R20).

The Sequoia has a standard full size spare tire so a flat doesn’t interrupt your trip. A full size spare isn’t available on the QX80; it requires you to depend on a temporary spare, which limits mileage and speed before replacement.

The Toyota Sequoia may be more efficient, handle and accelerate better because it weighs up to about 300 pounds less than the Infiniti QX80.

The Sequoia is 3.1 inches shorter than the QX80, making the Sequoia easier to handle, maneuver and park in tight spaces.

The front grille of the Sequoia uses electronically controlled shutters to close off airflow and reduce drag when less engine cooling is needed. This helps improve highway fuel economy. The QX80 doesn’t offer active grille shutters.

The Sequoia has .1 inches more front headroom, 2.7 inches more front hip room, .8 inches more front shoulder room, .6 inches more rear headroom, .9 inches more rear hip room and .8 inches more third row legroom than the QX80.

The Sequoia’s rear cargo window opens separately from the rest of the liftgate door to allow quicker loading of small packages. The QX80’s rear cargo window doesn’t open.

The Sequoia’s minimum standard towing capacity is much higher than the QX80’s (9120 vs. 8500 pounds).

The Sequoia has a higher standard payload capacity than the QX80 (1555 vs. 1455 lbs.).

The Sequoia has a much higher maximum payload capacity than the QX80 (1730 vs. 1455 lbs.).

The Sequoia’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 QX80 does not have an oil pressure gauge.

Manual rear side window sunshades are available in the Sequoia to help block heat and glare for the rear passengers. The QX80 doesn’t offer rear side window sunshades.

According to iSeeCars.com the 2025 Toyota Sequoia retains 58.5% of its original value after 5 years, significantly more than the 35% resale value of the 2025 Infiniti QX80 after five years, which can save the Toyota’s owner up to $27689.56698 in depreciation.

The Toyota Sequoia outsold the Infiniti QX80 by over two to one during 2024.