2010 Volkswagen Tiguan vs. 2012 Infiniti FX
To start off, 2012 Infiniti FX is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan would be higher. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Infiniti FX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Infiniti FX (235 HP @ 3750 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan. (200 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Infiniti FX should accelerate faster than 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan.
Both vehicles are all wheel drive (AWD) - 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, 2012 Infiniti FX (550 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 270 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan. (280 Nm @ 1700 RPM). This means 2012 Infiniti FX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan | 2012 Infiniti FX | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Infiniti |
| Model | Tiguan | FX |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2000 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 235 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Torque | 280 Nm | 550 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1700 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | AWD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4427 mm | 4865 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1808 mm | 1925 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1687 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2604 mm | 2885 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 90 L |
