2009 Infiniti FX vs. 2009 Volkswagen T5
To start off, both 2009 Infiniti FX and 2009 Volkswagen T5 were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,026 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Infiniti FX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Infiniti FX (385 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 213 more horse power than 2009 Volkswagen T5. (172 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Infiniti FX should accelerate faster than 2009 Volkswagen T5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Volkswagen T5 weights approximately 190 kg more than 2009 Infiniti FX.
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 (500 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Volkswagen T5. (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2009 Infiniti FX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Volkswagen T5. 2009 Infiniti FX has automatic transmission and 2009 Volkswagen T5 has manual transmission. 2009 Volkswagen T5 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 Infiniti FX | 2009 Volkswagen T5 | |
Make | Infiniti | Volkswagen |
Model | FX | T5 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5026 cc | 2459 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 385 HP | 172 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 500 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 95.5 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 87.7 mm | 95.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.9:1 | 18.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 184 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.1 seconds | 12.5 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2120 kg | 2310 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1910 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3010 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 80 L |