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: | 3.6 Petrol | 3.7 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 309 HP | 333 HP | |
| Torque: | 358 NM | 363 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 6.8 seconds | |
| Chevrolet Impala engine produces 24 HP less power than Infiniti FX, whereas torque is 5 NM less than Infiniti FX. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.7 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 90 litres | |
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 17 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Chevrolet Camaro, Chevrolet Equinox | Used also on Infiniti Q50 | |
| 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. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Chevrolet Impala engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
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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