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.
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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 |