Nissan Murano 2014 vs Infiniti FX 2012
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.5 Petrol | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Nissan Murano) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Infiniti FX) 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: | 249 HP | 238 HP | |
| Torque: | 325 NM | 550 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.2 seconds | 8.3 seconds | |
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Nissan Murano is more dynamic to drive. Nissan Murano engine produces 11 HP more power than Infiniti FX, but torque is 225 NM less than Infiniti FX. Thanks to more power Nissan Murano reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.2 | 9.0 | |
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The Infiniti FX is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Nissan Murano consumes 1.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Infiniti FX, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Nissan Murano could require 180 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 72 litres | 90 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 700 km in combined cycle | 1000 km in combined cycle | |
| 850 km on highway | 1150 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: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 26 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Infiniti FX, Nissan Pathfinder | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Renault Laguna, Nissan Navara, Nissan Pathfinder | |
| 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 Infiniti FX 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. | |||
| Infiniti FX 2012 3.0 engine: The V9X engine stands out due to its unusual 65-degree V-angle. It features a lightweight cast-iron block, aluminum cylinder heads with hydraulic lifters, a variable geometry turbocharger, and a chain-driven timing ... More about Infiniti FX 2012 3.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.90 m | 4.87 m | |
| Width: | 1.92 m | 1.93 m | |
| Height: | 1.69 m | 1.65 m | |
| Nissan Murano is 3 cm longer than the Infiniti FX, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Nissan Murano is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 909 litres | 376 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1897 litres | 1870 litres | |
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Nissan Murano has more luggage capacity. Nissan Murano has 533 litres more trunk space than the Infiniti FX. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Nissan Murano (by 27 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | no data | |
| Power steering: | Electric power steering | Hydraulic power steering | |
| Electric power steering is simpler, quieter, more fuel-efficient, more configurable and provides additional features such as auto-steering for lane assist and parking. The disadvantages of electric power steering are possible overheating under prolonged load conditions and insufficient feedback (feeling) during steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 15 200 | 14 800 | |
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