2005 Infiniti FX vs. 2005 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, both 2005 Infiniti FX and 2005 Volkswagen Passat were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,491 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Infiniti FX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Infiniti FX (280 HP) has 152 more horse power than 2005 Volkswagen Passat. (128 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Infiniti FX should accelerate faster than 2005 Volkswagen Passat. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Infiniti FX weights approximately 312 kg more than 2005 Volkswagen Passat. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Infiniti FX (366 Nm) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Volkswagen Passat. (310 Nm). This means 2005 Infiniti FX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Volkswagen Passat.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Infiniti FX | 2005 Volkswagen Passat | |
Make | Infiniti | Volkswagen |
Model | FX | Passat |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Crossover | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3491 cc | 1968 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 280 HP | 128 HP |
Torque | 366 Nm | 310 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 96.1 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 18.5:1 |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1864 kg | 1552 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.2 L/100km | 6.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 62 L |