Chevrolet Impala 2013 vs Infiniti FX 2012
| Body: | Sedan | Crossover / SUV | |
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| Crossovers and SUVs have better off-road capabilities (higher ground clearance, can have 4x4 drive), they are preferable for driving on unpaved roads and rural areas. Also, the driver's seating position is higher in a crossover or SUVs, which provides better visibility also in city. This usually comes at the cost of higher fuel consumption, increased weight and higher maintenance costs. | |||
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 197 HP | 238 HP | |
| Torque: | 254 NM | 550 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 8.3 seconds | |
| Chevrolet Impala engine produces 41 HP less power than Infiniti FX, whereas torque is 296 NM less than Infiniti FX. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.4 | 9.0 | |
| Chevrolet Impala consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Infiniti FX, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Chevrolet Impala could require 60 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 90 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 740 km in combined cycle | 1000 km in combined cycle | |
| 920 km on highway | 1150 km on highway | ||
| Infiniti FX gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Renault Laguna, Nissan Navara, Nissan Pathfinder | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Infiniti FX might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.11 m | 4.87 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.93 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.65 m | |
| Chevrolet Impala is 25 cm longer than the Infiniti FX, 7 cm narrower, while the height of Chevrolet Impala is 15 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 532 litres | 376 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1870 litres | |
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Chevrolet Impala has more luggage capacity. Chevrolet Impala has 156 litres more trunk space than the Infiniti FX. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.8 meters | no data | |
| Power steering: | Electric power steering | Hydraulic power steering | |
| Electric power steering is simpler, quieter, more fuel-efficient, more configurable and provides additional features such as auto-steering for lane assist and parking. The disadvantages of electric power steering are possible overheating under prolonged load conditions and insufficient feedback (feeling) during steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 16 000 | |
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