Infiniti FX 2008 vs Land Rover Discovery 2009
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.5 Petrol | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain and belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 307 HP | 245 HP | |
| Torque: | 355 NM | 600 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.9 seconds | 9.6 seconds | |
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Infiniti FX is more dynamic to drive. Infiniti FX engine produces 62 HP more power than Land Rover Discovery, but torque is 245 NM less than Land Rover Discovery. Thanks to more power Infiniti FX reaches 100 km/h speed 2.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.8 | 9.3 | |
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The Land Rover Discovery is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Infiniti FX consumes 2.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Land Rover Discovery, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Infiniti FX could require 375 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 90 litres | 82 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 760 km in combined cycle | 880 km in combined cycle | |
| 1000 km on highway | 980 km on highway | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | 4x4 - Full time 4WD | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 18 years | 15 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Infiniti Q50 | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Land Rover Range Rover, Land Rover Range Rover Sport | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Land Rover Discovery 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 | 4.84 m | |
| Width: | 1.93 m | no data | |
| Height: | 1.65 m | 1.89 m | |
| Trunk capacity: | 376 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1870 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Infiniti FX is 0.2 metres less than that of the Land Rover Discovery. | |||
| 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`240 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 11 800 | 13 200 | |
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