2006 Infiniti FX vs. 2005 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, 2006 Infiniti FX is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Volkswagen Passat. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Volkswagen Passat would be higher. At 4,490 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Infiniti FX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Infiniti FX (320 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 130 more horse power than 2005 Volkswagen Passat. (190 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Infiniti FX should accelerate faster than 2005 Volkswagen Passat. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Infiniti FX weights approximately 624 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.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2006 Infiniti FX (454 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 173 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Volkswagen Passat. (281 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2006 Infiniti FX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Volkswagen Passat.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Infiniti FX | 2005 Volkswagen Passat | |
| Make | Infiniti | Volkswagen |
| Model | FX | Passat |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4490 cc | 2771 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 320 HP | 190 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 454 Nm | 281 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 1331 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 10.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 62 L |
