2009 Chevrolet HHR vs. 2009 Infiniti FX

To start off, both 2009 Chevrolet HHR and 2009 Infiniti FX were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,496 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Infiniti FX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Infiniti FX (303 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 2009 Chevrolet HHR. (260 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Infiniti FX should accelerate faster than 2009 Chevrolet HHR.

Because 2009 Infiniti FX is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2009 Infiniti FX. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet HHR, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Chevrolet HHR. (353 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2009 Infiniti FX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Chevrolet HHR. 2009 Infiniti FX has automatic transmission and 2009 Chevrolet HHR has manual transmission. 2009 Chevrolet HHR will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Infiniti FX will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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2009 Chevrolet HHR 2009 Infiniti FX
Make Chevrolet Infiniti
Model HHR FX
Year Released 2009 2009
Body Type Hatchback Crossover
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1997 cc 3496 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 260 HP 303 HP
Engine RPM 5300 RPM 6800 RPM
Torque 353 Nm 355 Nm
Torque RPM 2000 RPM 4800 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 2 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Length 4480 mm 4870 mm
Vehicle Width 1760 mm 1930 mm
Vehicle Height 1610 mm 1660 mm
Wheelbase Size 2640 mm 2890 mm
Fuel Consumption 8.1 L/100km 10.2 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 11.2 L/100km 14.7 L/100km
Fuel Consumption Overall 9.8 L/100km 12.4 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 61 L 90 L