Infiniti FX 2012 vs Toyota Highlander 2013
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.7 Petrol | 3.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 333 HP | 249 HP | |
| Torque: | 363 NM | 337 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.8 seconds | 8.7 seconds | |
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Infiniti FX is more dynamic to drive. Infiniti FX engine produces 84 HP more power than Toyota Highlander, whereas torque is 26 NM more than Toyota Highlander. Thanks to more power Infiniti FX reaches 100 km/h speed 1.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 12.2 | 10.6 | |
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The Toyota Highlander is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Infiniti FX consumes 1.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Highlander, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Infiniti FX could require 240 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 90 litres | 72 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 730 km in combined cycle | 670 km in combined cycle | |
| 840 km on highway | 850 km on highway | ||
| 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) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 187 mm (7.4 inches) | 197 mm (7.8 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Toyota Highlander can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 19 years | 22 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Infiniti Q50 | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Toyota RAV4, Lexus RX, Toyota Camry, Toyota Sienna, Lexus ES | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Toyota Highlander might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Toyota Highlander 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: | 4.87 m | 4.87 m | |
| Width: | 1.93 m | 1.93 m | |
| Height: | 1.65 m | 1.73 m | |
| Infiniti FX and Toyota Highlander are practically the same length. | |||
| Seats: | 5 seats | 7 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 376 litres | 391 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | no data | 391 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 5 seats: | 376 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1870 litres | 2370 litres | |
| The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Toyota Highlander (by 500 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | 5.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Infiniti FX is 5.3 metres more than that of the Toyota Highlander, which means Infiniti FX can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| 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`503 | 2`755 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 13 000 | 19 200 | |
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