Infiniti QX80 vs Chevrolet Traverse
The Chevrolet Traverse is the more efficient of the two: it reaches 23 mpg combined versus 18 mpg for the Infiniti QX80, a 5 mpg advantage and costs about $1,550 less per year to fuel.
Across 5 measured categories, the Chevrolet Traverse leads in 5. Figures are EPA test data, not manufacturer claims.
2015–2027
Infiniti QX80
Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD · 30 configurations
2015–2027
Chevrolet Traverse
Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD · 30 configurations
Head-to-head specifications
| Metric | Infiniti QX80 | Chevrolet Traverse |
|---|---|---|
| Best combined MPG | 18 mpg | 23 mpg ✓ |
| Best city MPG | 16 mpg | 20 mpg ✓ |
| Best highway MPG | 20 mpg | 27 mpg ✓ |
| Lowest annual fuel costEPA estimate at 15,000 miles per year | $4,200 | $2,650 ✓ |
| Lowest CO2 output | 504 g/mi | 387 g/mi ✓ |
| Engines offered | SIDI, SIDI; MDPV, SIDI; MDPV (Curb Weight >6000 lbs), SIDI; Over 6000 lbs curb weight | SIDI |
| Transmissions | Automatic (S9), Automatic (S7) | Automatic 8-spd, Automatic 9-spd, Automatic 6-spd |
| Drivetrains | 4-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive | All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive |
| Fuel types | Premium | Regular, Premium |
| EPA class | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD |
| Years covered | 2015–2027 | 2015–2027 |
| Configurations on record | 30 | 30 |
Source: EPA fuel economy records via fueleconomy.gov. Best-case values across all recorded configurations for each model.
QX80 vs Traverse: common questions
Which is better on gas, the Infiniti QX80 or the Chevrolet Traverse?
The Chevrolet Traverse is the more efficient of the two: it reaches 23 mpg combined versus 18 mpg for the Infiniti QX80, a 5 mpg advantage and costs about $1,550 less per year to fuel.
Which costs less to run per year?
By EPA estimates at 15,000 miles a year, the Chevrolet Traverse runs about $2,650 a year in fuel at its most efficient configuration, versus about $4,200 for the Infiniti QX80 — a difference of roughly $1,550 per year.
What engines do the QX80 and Traverse offer?
Infiniti QX80: SIDI, SIDI; MDPV, SIDI; MDPV (Curb Weight >6000 lbs), SIDI; Over 6000 lbs curb weight. Chevrolet Traverse: SIDI.
Are they in the same vehicle class?
The EPA classifies the Infiniti QX80 as Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD and the Chevrolet Traverse as Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, so they aren't a like-for-like match on size.
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