2008 Hyundai Veracruz vs. 2009 Infiniti FX
To start off, 2009 Infiniti FX is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Hyundai Veracruz. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Hyundai Veracruz would be higher. At 3,778 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Hyundai Veracruz is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Infiniti FX (303 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 2008 Hyundai Veracruz. (260 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Infiniti FX should accelerate faster than 2008 Hyundai Veracruz. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Infiniti FX weights approximately 661 kg more than 2008 Hyundai Veracruz. 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, 2009 Infiniti FX (355 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Hyundai Veracruz. (349 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Infiniti FX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Hyundai Veracruz.
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2008 Hyundai Veracruz | 2009 Infiniti FX | |
Make | Hyundai | Infiniti |
Model | Veracruz | FX |
Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
Body Type | SUV | Crossover |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3778 cc | 3498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 260 HP | 303 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 349 Nm | 355 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1058 kg | 1719 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1930 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1660 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2890 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 10.7 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.4 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 90 L |