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): | no data | 10.6 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 90 litres | 72 litres | |
| 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) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 18 years | 21 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: | no data | 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: | no data | 5.9 meters | |
| 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): | no data | 2`755 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 15 200 | 19 200 | |
| Pros and Cons: |
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