Nissan Murano 2010 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: | 255 HP | 238 HP | |
| Torque: | 334 NM | 550 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8 seconds | 8.3 seconds | |
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Nissan Murano is more dynamic to drive. Nissan Murano engine produces 17 HP more power than Infiniti FX, but torque is 216 NM less than Infiniti FX. Thanks to more power Nissan Murano reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.6 | 9.0 | |
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The Infiniti FX is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Nissan Murano consumes 1.6 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 240 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 82 litres | 90 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 770 km in combined cycle | 1000 km in combined cycle | |
| 980 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: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 25 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: | 4.86 m | 4.87 m | |
| Width: | 1.89 m | 1.93 m | |
| Height: | 1.72 m | 1.65 m | |
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Nissan Murano is smaller, but higher. Nissan Murano and Infiniti FX are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 402 litres | 376 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
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Nissan Murano has more luggage capacity. Nissan Murano has 26 litres more trunk space than the Infiniti FX. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.8 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`380 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 8800 | 15 200 | |
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