Infiniti QX80 vs Dodge Durango

The Dodge Durango is the more efficient of the two: it reaches 21 mpg combined versus 18 mpg for the Infiniti QX80, a 3 mpg advantage and costs about $1,250 less per year to fuel.

Across 5 measured categories, the Dodge Durango leads in 5. Figures are EPA test data, not manufacturer claims.

2015–2027

Infiniti QX80

Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD · 30 configurations

18mpg combined (best)
All Infiniti QX80 specs

2015–2027

Dodge Durango

Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD · 65 configurations

21mpg combined (best)
All Dodge Durango specs

Head-to-head specifications

MetricInfiniti QX80Dodge Durango
Best combined MPG18 mpg21 mpg
Best city MPG16 mpg19 mpg
Best highway MPG20 mpg26 mpg
Lowest annual fuel costEPA estimate at 15,000 miles per year$4,200$2,950
Lowest CO2 output504 g/mi414 g/mi
Engines offeredSIDI, SIDI; MDPV, SIDI; MDPV (Curb Weight >6000 lbs), SIDI; Over 6000 lbs curb weight6.4, 6.2, 5.7, 3.6
TransmissionsAutomatic (S9), Automatic (S7)Automatic 8-spd
Drivetrains4-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel DriveAll-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive, 4-Wheel Drive
Fuel typesPremiumPremium, Midgrade, Regular
EPA classStandard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WDStandard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
Years covered2015–20272015–2027
Configurations on record3065

Source: EPA fuel economy records via fueleconomy.gov. Best-case values across all recorded configurations for each model.

QX80 vs Durango: common questions

Which is better on gas, the Infiniti QX80 or the Dodge Durango?

The Dodge Durango is the more efficient of the two: it reaches 21 mpg combined versus 18 mpg for the Infiniti QX80, a 3 mpg advantage and costs about $1,250 less per year to fuel.

Which costs less to run per year?

By EPA estimates at 15,000 miles a year, the Dodge Durango runs about $2,950 a year in fuel at its most efficient configuration, versus about $4,200 for the Infiniti QX80 — a difference of roughly $1,250 per year.

What engines do the QX80 and Durango offer?

Infiniti QX80: SIDI, SIDI; MDPV, SIDI; MDPV (Curb Weight >6000 lbs), SIDI; Over 6000 lbs curb weight. Dodge Durango: 6.4, 6.2, 5.7, 3.6.

Are they in the same vehicle class?

Yes — the EPA classifies both the Infiniti QX80 and the Dodge Durango as Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD, so they compete directly.

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