Infiniti FX 2008 vs Audi Q7 2009
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.5 Petrol | 3.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 307 HP | 280 HP | |
| Torque: | 355 NM | 360 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.9 seconds | 8.5 seconds | |
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Infiniti FX is more dynamic to drive. Infiniti FX engine produces 27 HP more power than Audi Q7, but torque is 5 NM less than Audi Q7. Thanks to more power Infiniti FX reaches 100 km/h speed 1.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.8 | 12.1 | |
| Infiniti FX consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi Q7, which means that by driving the Infiniti FX over 15,000 km in a year you can save 45 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 90 litres | 100 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 760 km in combined cycle | 820 km in combined cycle | |
| 1000 km on highway | 1070 km on highway | ||
| Audi Q7 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 18 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Infiniti Q50 | Used only for this car | |
| 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: | no | yes | |
| The Audi Q7 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 | 5.09 m | |
| Width: | 1.93 m | 1.98 m | |
| Height: | 1.65 m | 1.74 m | |
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Infiniti FX is smaller. Infiniti FX is 22 cm shorter than the Audi Q7, 6 cm narrower, while the height of Infiniti FX is 9 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 376 litres | 775 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1870 litres | 2035 litres | |
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Audi Q7 has more luggage space. Infiniti FX has 399 litres less trunk space than the Audi Q7. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Audi Q7 (by 165 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Infiniti FX is 0.8 metres less than that of the Audi Q7, which means Infiniti FX can be easier 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`240 | 3`030 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 11 800 | 17 200 | |
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