2009 Infiniti FX vs. 2008 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2009 Infiniti FX is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Volkswagen Touareg. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Volkswagen Touareg would be higher. At 5,019 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Infiniti FX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Infiniti FX (390 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 2008 Volkswagen Touareg. (310 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Infiniti FX should accelerate faster than 2008 Volkswagen Touareg.
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 (501 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Volkswagen Touareg. (410 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Infiniti FX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Volkswagen Touareg.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Infiniti FX | 2008 Volkswagen Touareg | |
| Make | Infiniti | Volkswagen |
| Model | FX | Touareg |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Crossover | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5019 cc | 4171 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 390 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 501 Nm | 410 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.5 mm | 84.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87.7 mm | 93 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 11.8 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 19.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 100 L |
