2009 Nissan Murano vs. 2013 Infiniti QX
To start off, 2013 Infiniti QX is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Nissan Murano. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Nissan Murano would be higher. At 5,552 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Infiniti QX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Infiniti QX (395 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 130 more horse power than 2009 Nissan Murano. (265 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Infiniti QX should accelerate faster than 2009 Nissan Murano. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Infiniti QX weights approximately 1096 kg more than 2009 Nissan Murano. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2013 Infiniti QX (560 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 224 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Nissan Murano. (336 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2013 Infiniti QX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Nissan Murano.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Nissan Murano | 2013 Infiniti QX | |
Make | Nissan | Infiniti |
Model | Murano | QX |
Year Released | 2009 | 2013 |
Body Type | Crossover | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3498 cc | 5552 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | electric |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 265 HP | 395 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 336 Nm | 560 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel / Electric Hybrid |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 2656 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 5290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1925 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 3075 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 10.2 L/100km | 10.3 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |