2009 Infiniti FX vs. 2007 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2009 Infiniti FX is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Volkswagen Touareg. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Volkswagen Touareg would be higher. At 5,000 cc (10 cylinders), 2007 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Volkswagen Touareg (360 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 2009 Infiniti FX. (303 HP @ 6800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 2009 Infiniti FX.
Because 2007 Volkswagen Touareg is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Infiniti FX. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Volkswagen Touareg 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 Volkswagen Touareg (850 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 495 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Infiniti FX. (355 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2007 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Infiniti FX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Infiniti FX | 2007 Volkswagen Touareg | |
| Make | Infiniti | Volkswagen |
| Model | FX | Touareg |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Crossover | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3496 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 303 HP | 360 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 355 Nm | 850 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2860 mm |
