Infiniti FX 2008 vs Volvo XC90 2006
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.5 Petrol | 2.4 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Infiniti FX) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Volvo XC90) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 307 HP | 185 HP | |
| Torque: | 355 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.9 seconds | 12 seconds | |
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Infiniti FX is more dynamic to drive. Infiniti FX engine produces 122 HP more power than Volvo XC90, but torque is 45 NM less than Volvo XC90. Thanks to more power Infiniti FX reaches 100 km/h speed 5.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.8 | 8.5 | |
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The Volvo XC90 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Infiniti FX consumes 3.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo XC90, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Infiniti FX could require 495 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 90 litres | 68 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 760 km in combined cycle | 800 km in combined cycle | |
| 1000 km on highway | 970 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) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 19 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Infiniti Q50 | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Volvo V70, Volvo S80, Volvo S60, Volvo XC70, Volvo XC60 | |
| 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 Volvo XC90 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. | |||
| Volvo XC90 2006 2.4 engine: The early versions of these engines are known for their reliability and rare failures, which made them popular.
However, engine have several common weaknesses. Intake manifold swirl flaps often seize, and ... More about Volvo XC90 2006 2.4 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.87 m | 4.81 m | |
| Width: | 1.93 m | 1.90 m | |
| Height: | 1.65 m | 1.78 m | |
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Infiniti FX is larger, but lower. Infiniti FX is 6 cm longer than the Volvo XC90, 3 cm wider, while the height of Infiniti FX is 13 cm lower. | |||
| Seats: | 5 seats | 7 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 376 litres | 249 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | no data | 249 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 5 seats: | 376 litres | 613 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1870 litres | 1837 litres | |
| In 5-seat version Volvo XC90 has more luggage space (by 237 litres). The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Infiniti FX (by 33 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | 12.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Infiniti FX is 1.3 metres less than that of the Volvo XC90, which means Infiniti FX can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`240 | 2`750 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | low | |
| Average price (€): | 10 200 | 7800 | |
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