Infiniti FX 2003 vs Jeep Commander 2006
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.5 Petrol | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Infiniti FX) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Jeep Commander) 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 chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 280 HP | 218 HP | |
| Torque: | 366 NM | 510 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.1 seconds | 9 seconds | |
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Infiniti FX is more dynamic to drive. Infiniti FX engine produces 62 HP more power than Jeep Commander, but torque is 144 NM less than Jeep Commander. Thanks to more power Infiniti FX reaches 100 km/h speed 1.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 12.1 | 10.8 | |
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The Jeep Commander is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Infiniti FX consumes 1.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Jeep Commander, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Infiniti FX could require 195 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 90 litres | 78 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 740 km in combined cycle | 720 km in combined cycle | |
| 880 km on highway | 840 km on highway | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 25 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Nissan Pathfinder, Nissan Murano | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Jeep Grand Cherokee, Chrysler 300C | |
| 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 Jeep Commander 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. | |||
| Jeep Commander 2006 3.0 engine: The main issues with this diesel engine stem from the fuel system and its sensitive piezo injectors. These injectors are known for being highly demanding in terms of fuel quality, which can lead to performance ... More about Jeep Commander 2006 3.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.81 m | 4.79 m | |
| Width: | 1.93 m | 1.90 m | |
| Height: | 1.65 m | 1.83 m | |
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Infiniti FX is larger, but lower. Infiniti FX is 2 cm longer than the Jeep Commander, 3 cm wider, while the height of Infiniti FX is 18 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 776 litres | 212 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1826 litres | 1940 litres | |
| Infiniti FX has 564 litres more trunk space than the Jeep Commander. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Jeep Commander (by 114 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.8 meters | 11.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Infiniti FX is 0.6 metres more than that of the Jeep Commander, which means Infiniti FX can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`340 | 3`500 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 4800 | 9400 | |
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