Infiniti FX 2003 vs Lexus RX 2003
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.5 Petrol | 3.3 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 280 HP | 230 HP | |
| Torque: | 366 NM | 242 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.1 seconds | 7.7 seconds | |
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Infiniti FX is more dynamic to drive. Infiniti FX engine produces 50 HP more power than Lexus RX, whereas torque is 124 NM more than Lexus RX. Thanks to more power Infiniti FX reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 12.1 | 11.0 | |
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The Lexus RX is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Infiniti FX consumes 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Lexus RX, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Infiniti FX could require 165 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 90 litres | 72 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 740 km in combined cycle | 650 km in combined cycle | |
| 880 km on highway | 730 km on highway | ||
| Infiniti FX gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| 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) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Lexus RX) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (Infiniti FX) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.81 m | 4.73 m | |
| Width: | 1.93 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.65 m | 1.68 m | |
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Infiniti FX is larger, but slightly lower. Infiniti FX is 8 cm longer than the Lexus RX, 9 cm wider, while the height of Infiniti FX is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 776 litres | 490 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1826 litres | 2130 litres | |
| Infiniti FX has 286 litres more trunk space than the Lexus RX. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Lexus RX (by 304 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.8 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`340 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 4400 | 6000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 9.0/10 | 9.4/10 | |
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