2007 Infiniti FX vs. 2007 Volkswagen Passat

To start off, both 2007 Infiniti FX and 2007 Volkswagen Passat were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,498 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Infiniti FX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Infiniti FX (275 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 161 more horse power than 2007 Volkswagen Passat. (114 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Infiniti FX should accelerate faster than 2007 Volkswagen Passat.

Because 2007 Infiniti FX is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Volkswagen Passat. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Infiniti FX will offer significantly more control. 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, 2007 Infiniti FX (363 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 208 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Volkswagen Passat. (155 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Infiniti FX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Volkswagen Passat. 2007 Infiniti FX has automatic transmission and 2007 Volkswagen Passat has manual transmission. 2007 Volkswagen Passat will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Infiniti FX will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2007 Infiniti FX 2007 Volkswagen Passat
Make Infiniti Volkswagen
Model FX Passat
Year Released 2007 2007
Body Type Crossover Station Wagon
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3498 cc 1598 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 275 HP 114 HP
Engine RPM 6200 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 363 Nm 155 Nm
Torque RPM 4800 RPM 4000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 95.5 mm 76.5 mm
Engine Stroke Size 81.4 mm 86.9 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 10.3:1 12.0:1
Fuel Type Diesel Gasoline - Premium
Drive Type 4WD Front
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Length 4810 mm 4780 mm
Vehicle Width 1930 mm 1830 mm
Vehicle Height 1680 mm 1520 mm
Wheelbase Size 2860 mm 2720 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 13.2 L/100km 7.6 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 90 L 70 L


 

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