Infiniti FX 2003 vs Volvo XC90 2006
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine: | 3.5 Petrol | 2.4 Diesel | |
| 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: | 280 HP | 185 HP | |
| Torque: | 366 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.1 seconds | 12 seconds | |
|
Infiniti FX is more dynamic to drive. Infiniti FX engine produces 95 HP more power than Volvo XC90, but torque is 34 NM less than Volvo XC90. Thanks to more power Infiniti FX reaches 100 km/h speed 4.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 12.7 | 8.5 | |
|
The Volvo XC90 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Infiniti FX consumes 4.2 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 630 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 90 litres | 68 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 700 km in combined cycle | 800 km in combined cycle | |
| 840 km on highway | 970 km on highway | ||
| Volvo XC90 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: | 25 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Nissan Pathfinder, Nissan Murano | 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: | 4.81 m | 4.81 m | |
| Width: | 1.93 m | 1.90 m | |
| Height: | 1.65 m | 1.78 m | |
| Infiniti FX and Volvo XC90 are practically the same length. | |||
| Seats: | 5 seats | 7 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 776 litres | 249 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | no data | 249 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 5 seats: | 776 litres | 613 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1826 litres | 1837 litres | |
| In 5-seat version Infiniti FX has more luggage space (by 163 litres). The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volvo XC90 (by 11 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.8 meters | 12.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Infiniti FX is 0.7 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`430 | 2`750 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | low | |
| Average price (€): | 4800 | 8400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 9.0/10 | 8.9/10 | |
| Pros and Cons: |
Infiniti FX has
|
Volvo XC90 has
| |