2023 INFINITI QX50 versus 2023 Volvo XC60: A bit more of everything in the INFINITI

There are a lot of options on the market if you are looking for a compact luxury SUV. One of those options is the 2023 INFINITI QX50, a popular small luxury SUV that combines advanced and efficient technology with impressive performance and generous versatility. The QX50 is everything you expect from a luxury vehicle, and it delivers a unique driving experience that sets the bar high in the segment for balancing comfort and sportiness. This is one of the reasons why the QX50 stands out from the Volvo XC60, another popular 2023 compact SUV.

Our goal here is not to discredit the XC60, but we want to look at the specs and see how each model compares. In terms of performance, versatility, and efficiency, the QX50 has the advantage over the Volvo XC60.

Performance

The 2023 INFINITI QX50 features the INFINITI revolutionary variable compression turbocharged four-cylinder engine. It’s the only engine to have the ability to vary the compression ratio based on how the driver is using the vehicle. Compression ratio plays a key role in performance and unleashing horsepower from the powertrain, but it also plays a key role in how efficient the engine is in using its fuel. Varying the compression ratio means that you can deliver either better performance or better efficiency in different situations.

Performance wise, that means that the 2023 INFINITI QX50 can deliver 268 hp and 280 pound-feet of torque, more than what you find in the base B5 engine offered in the XC60. The Volvo XC60 does have a more powerful version, but it is also more expensive and because the QX50 releases its abundant torque at just 1,600 rpm, you don't really feel like you have less power even compared to the XC60’s B6 engine.

Better efficiency

The QX50 also has the advantage over the XC60 in terms of fuel economy. The fuel economy on the highway is an impressive 8.3 L per 100 km, and the combined efficiency of the engine in the city and highway driving is rated at under 10 L per 100 km. This is nearly 1.5 L per 100 km less than the XC60.

Put another way, if you drive 20,000 km per year, that can equate to over $300 in your pocket when choosing the QX50. And as we demonstrated above, you're not compromising performance. Moreover, the QX50 is more affordable than the XC60 while also giving you more technology and features. Given the fuel economy advantage and the better value of the QX50, you can easily save over $1000 a month with the INFINITI QX50 SUV.

Interior space

Last but not least, the INFINITI QX50 has a more spacious interior than the Volvo XC60 and a lot more cargo space. It has two extra centimetres of rear legroom, almost 4 extra centimetres of front head room, and a centimetre more of rear shoulder room. It also has nearly 300 L more cargo space in the back. With over 1,800 L of total cargo space, the INFINITI QX50 gives you the versatility you are looking for in your small SUV. Give us a call today to learn more about the impressive new INFINITI QX50.