Nissan Pathfinder 2012 vs Infiniti FX 2012
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.5 Petrol | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Nissan Pathfinder) 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: | 260 HP | 238 HP | |
| Torque: | 325 NM | 550 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.5 seconds | 8.3 seconds | |
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Infiniti FX is a more dynamic driving. Nissan Pathfinder engine produces 22 HP more power than Infiniti FX, but torque is 225 NM less than Infiniti FX. Despite the higher power, Nissan Pathfinder reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.0 | 9.0 | |
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The Infiniti FX is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Nissan Pathfinder consumes 1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Infiniti FX, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Nissan Pathfinder could require 150 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 74 litres | 90 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 740 km in combined cycle | 1000 km in combined cycle | |
| 820 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 Murano | 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: | 5.01 m | 4.87 m | |
| Width: | 1.96 m | 1.93 m | |
| Height: | 1.78 m | 1.65 m | |
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Nissan Pathfinder is larger. Nissan Pathfinder is 14 cm longer than the Infiniti FX, 4 cm wider, while the height of Nissan Pathfinder is 13 cm higher. | |||
| Seats: | 7 seats | no data | |
| Trunk capacity: | 453 litres | 376 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | 453 litres | no data | |
| Trunk capacity with 5 seats: | no data | 376 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
2260 litres | 1870 litres | |
| The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Nissan Pathfinder (by 390 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 10 400 | 15 200 | |
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