2010 Infiniti FX vs. 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan
To start off, 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Infiniti FX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Infiniti FX would be higher. At 3,696 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Infiniti FX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Infiniti FX (316 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 208 more horse power than 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan. (108 HP @ 2750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Infiniti FX should accelerate faster than 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan.
Because 2010 Infiniti FX is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 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, 2010 Infiniti FX (360 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan. (280 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2010 Infiniti FX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan. 2010 Infiniti FX has automatic transmission and 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan has manual transmission. 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Infiniti FX will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Infiniti FX | 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan | |
| Make | Infiniti | Volkswagen |
| Model | FX | Tiguan |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Crossover | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3696 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 316 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Torque | 360 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 233 km/hour | 175 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.8 seconds | 11.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | AWD | Front |
| Transmission Type | 7-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4865 mm | 4426 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1925 mm | 1809 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1703 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2885 mm | 2604 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 64 L |
