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Infiniti QX80 vs Lexus TX

2026 Infiniti QX80 vs 2026 Lexus TX — two standard SUVs compared on efficiency, size, safety and reliability.

Infiniti QX80

2026 Infiniti QX80

Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WDAWD/4WD
VS4 – 3Infiniti QX80 wins 4 of 7 categories
Lexus TX

2026 Lexus TX

Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WDAWD/4WDHybrid/EV

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The short version

The Lexus TX is more fuel-efficient: 27 vs 18 MPG combined in its best version.

That works out to about $1,500 a year less in fuel for the Lexus TX (EPA estimate, 15,000 miles).

The Infiniti QX80 is the bigger car, about 8 inches longer.

Across all model years since 2005, the Lexus TX has had fewer recall campaigns (7 vs 10).

The two cars

The 2026 Infiniti QX80 is a standard SUV offered with a 3.5L 6-cyl turbo engine and rear-wheel drive and 4-wheel drive. It measures about 211 inches long and 80 inches wide on a 121-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 5,948 lb.

The 2026 Lexus TX is a standard SUV offered with a 2.4L 4-cyl turbo engine, including a hybrid version and all-wheel drive and front-wheel drive. It measures about 203 inches long and 78 inches wide on a 116-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 4,630 lb (350 4dr SUV).

Basics

Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD
Class
Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
Premium Gasoline
Fuel
Hybrid, Premium Gasoline
3.5L 6-cyl turbo
Engines
2.4L 4-cyl turbo
Rear-Wheel Drive, 4-Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive

Efficiency

18 MPG
Best combined MPG
27 MPG
16 city
City / highway MPG (best)
27 city
$4,550
Fuel cost per year (EPA)
$3,050

Performance & space

450 hp
Horsepower (most powerful)
275 hp
7
Seats (most)
6
211.4 in
Length
203.1 in
79.9 in
Width
78.3 in
76.8 in
Height
70.1 in
5,948 lb
Curb weight (lightest)
4,630 lb

Safety & reliability

15
Driver-assist features standard
12
2
Recalls (2026)
5
10
Recalls, all years since 2005
7
7
Owner complaints (latest year)
15

Interest

6,496
Wikipedia views, 30 days
5,947

Buying used

2022
Best used year
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2021
Year to avoid
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Which one should you choose?

Choose the Infiniti QX80 if…

  • You want more power (up to 450 vs 275 hp)
  • You need more seats (7 vs 6)
  • You want more room (8 in longer)
  • You want more standard driver-assist tech

Choose the Lexus TX if…

  • You want lower fuel bills (27 vs 18 MPG)
  • You want something easier to park (8 in shorter)
  • You want a hybrid or electric option

Pros & cons of each

2026 Infiniti QX80

  • Strong performanceUp to 450 hp, versus about 275 hp for similar 2026 models.
  • AWD / 4WD available
  • Seats up to 73 rows of seating.
  • Lots of standard safety tech5 of 5 key driver aids standard on the versions we checked.
  • Below-average fuel economyBest version gets 18 MPG combined, 17% below the 2026 standard SUV average of 21.7 MPG.
  • Premium fuel requiredEvery gasoline version is rated for premium, which raises running costs.

2026 Lexus TX

  • Excellent fuel economyUp to 27 MPG combined — 35% better than the average 2026 standard SUV (20 MPG).
  • Hybrid version availableOffered as a hybrid as well as gas.
  • AWD / 4WD available
  • Lots of standard safety tech5 of 5 key driver aids standard on the versions we checked.
  • Premium fuel requiredEvery gasoline version is rated for premium, which raises running costs.
  • Modest powerUp to 275 hp, versus about 409 hp for similar 2026 models.
  • 5 recallsMore than similar models (about 1). Confirm repairs with the VIN.

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