2009 Jaguar XK vs. 2011 Infiniti FX

To start off, 2011 Infiniti FX is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Jaguar XK. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Jaguar XK would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Infiniti FX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Infiniti FX (390 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 2009 Jaguar XK. (300 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Infiniti FX should accelerate faster than 2009 Jaguar XK. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Infiniti FX weights approximately 442 kg more than 2009 Jaguar XK. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2011 Infiniti FX is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Jaguar XK. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Infiniti FX 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, 2011 Infiniti FX (500 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Jaguar XK. (420 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2011 Infiniti FX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Jaguar XK.

Compare all specifications:

2009 Jaguar XK 2011 Infiniti FX
Make Jaguar Infiniti
Model XK FX
Year Released 2009 2011
Body Type Coupe Crossover
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4196 cc 5000 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 300 HP 390 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 6500 RPM
Torque 420 Nm 500 Nm
Torque RPM 4100 RPM 4400 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear AWD
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1620 kg 2062 kg
Vehicle Length 4800 mm 4859 mm
Vehicle Width 1900 mm 1928 mm
Vehicle Height 1330 mm 1679 mm
Wheelbase Size 2760 mm 2885 mm
Fuel Consumption 9.4 L/100km 11.8 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 14.7 L/100km 16.8 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 71 L 90 L


 

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