Infiniti FX 2012 vs Mazda 3 2013
| Body: | Crossover / SUV | Hatchback | |
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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: | 3.0 Diesel | 2.5 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Infiniti FX) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Mazda 3) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 238 HP | 184 HP | |
| Torque: | 550 NM | 251 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.3 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Infiniti FX engine produces 54 HP more power than Mazda 3, whereas torque is 299 NM more than Mazda 3. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.0 | 7.6 | |
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The Mazda 3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Infiniti FX consumes 1.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 3, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Infiniti FX could require 210 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 90 litres | 51 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1000 km in combined cycle | 670 km in combined cycle | |
| 1150 km on highway | 790 km on highway | ||
| Infiniti FX gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Renault Laguna, Nissan Navara, Nissan Pathfinder | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mazda 6, Mazda CX-5 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Infiniti FX 2012 3.0 engine: The V9X engine stands out due to its unusual 65-degree V-angle. It features a lightweight cast-iron block, aluminum cylinder heads with hydraulic lifters, a variable geometry turbocharger, and a chain-driven timing ... More about Infiniti FX 2012 3.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.87 m | 4.51 m | |
| Width: | 1.93 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.65 m | 1.47 m | |
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Infiniti FX is larger. Infiniti FX is 36 cm longer than the Mazda 3, 17 cm wider, while the height of Infiniti FX is 18 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 376 litres | 364 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1870 litres | 1263 litres | |
| Infiniti FX has 12 litres more trunk space than the Mazda 3. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Infiniti FX (by 607 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | no data | |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic power steering | Electric power steering | |
| Hydraulic power steering is technologically more complex, louder, increases fuel consumption and requires more servicing. It has the advantages of more power, less strain on the car's electrical system and better feedback (feeling) when steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`520 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 12 400 | 7200 | |
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