INFINITI QX80 vs. Volvo XC90

The Power to Move Forward

No matter where your daily travels take you, whether it's passing on a highway or navigating tight suburban streets, the INFINITI QX80 and the Volvo XC90 offer an effortless commuting experience. Each model provides a powerful engine that lets you pass confidently or tow a recreational toy to the lake.

When comparing the numbers, you'll find one SUV that delivers the power needed to feel an instant throttle response.

Beyond performance confidence, the QX80 lets you feel fully in control of your commute, thanks to the electronic air suspension system. When it’s optionally equipped, you can raise or lower your SUV to your driving needs. Lower the vehicle’s height to make entry easier for kids or increase it to help your SUV climb over objects.

While the Volvo XC90 offers a similar feature, its system automatically adjusts based on sensor feedback.

Family Travels Made Easy

With three rows of seats, the INFINITI QX80 and the Volvo XC90 are excellent family vehicles. The longer length ensures room for everyone and everything. With seating for up to eight, the QX80 gives your growing family the space they need, while the XC90 maxes out at seating for seven.

With the whole crew on board, safety is a top priority. With the QX80 and the XC90, you'll find several driver-assist features that monitor your surroundings and alert you to potential hazards. Brand-specific versions of Blind Spot Monitoring and Lane Departure Prevention are standard with each SUV. However, the QX80 includes exclusive features that boost your driving confidence:

• ProPILOT 2.1: Enjoy hands-free travel on compatible highways, helping eliminate driving fatigue.
• Invisible Hood View: Projects a real-time feed of the road beneath the hood, assisting with maneuverability.
• Front Wide View: Displays a nearly 180-degree view, delivering added visibility at intersections and other low-vision areas.

Whether navigating rush hour or backing into a parking spot in a busy lot, the added features of the QX80 give every parent the extra confidence they deserve.

Your Presence, Always Known

Models like the INFINITI QX80 and the Volvo XC90 are designed to capture the eye of onlookers. Bold and commanding by proportion, each SUV delivers an elevated and unmistakable message about your lifestyle. Yet, while each model features a geometric profile, the XC90 offers sleek restraint with its elegant lines and soft curves.

The QX80, by contrast, doubles down on confidence with bold shoulders and an illuminated emblem placed in the center of a mesmerizing grille. Even the small touches of the QX80 are designed with purpose. For example, flush door handles that only make their presence known when a key is detected help with aerodynamics and give the INFINITI a more contemporary edge.

Each model is undeniably luxurious. However, compared side by side, the XC90 feels reserved while the QX80 commands attention without raising its voice.

Command Your Commute

When seated in the driver's seat, you should feel wholly in control. The INFINITI QX80 and the Volvo XC90 are equipped with cutting-edge technology that bridges the gap between man and machine. Key differences between these models may make one SUV more intuitive than the other.

The Volvo may offer a tablet-style display, but it feels underwhelming compared to the INFINITI InTouch™ display, which offers immersive clarity with bright, colorful visuals.

Additionally, only the QX80 includes optional Biometric Cooling Technology. This segment-first system uses infrared sensors to monitor passengers' body temperatures. It can automatically adjust zone temperature settings to ensure everyone is comfortable from Point A to Point B—no taps or voice prompts are needed.

Refined Space

Inside the INFINITI QX80 and the Volvo XC90, your everyday commute transforms into a luxurious retreat—a space where you can rejuvenate after a long office day and reconnect with loved ones. The XC90 plays into its Scandinavian roots with subtle tones and minimalist design elements, but the QX80 offers layered luxury with bold contrast and visual richness.

Every aspect of the QX80 feels intentional, from the matte chrome finishes to the optional quilted Semi-Aniline leather upholstery. The whole experience feels bespoke. With timeless color options and materials, the Volvo XC90 is a comfortable environment, but it’s the QX80 that is truly memorable.

A Multi-Sensory Experience

The INFINITI QX80 and the Volvo XC90 understand that luxury isn't something that can merely be seen and needs to be felt. Inside each, you’ll enjoy a multi-sensory experience thanks to standard and available features like:

• Heated front and rear seats
• Ventilated front seats
• Massaging front seats
• Driver’s 2-way lumbar support

While there are some similarities, only the QX80 extends the massaging seat capability to the second row, making everyone feel like VIPs. With an optional 64-color ambient lighting system, the QX80 becomes an ever-changing reflection of you. The XC90 also offers an ambient lighting system, but its single-color option is more of a glow than a personalized retreat.