2012 Infiniti FX vs. 2012 Audi A3
To start off, both 2012 Infiniti FX and 2012 Audi A3 were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,696 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Infiniti FX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Infiniti FX (316 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 116 more horse power than 2012 Audi A3. (200 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Infiniti FX should accelerate faster than 2012 Audi A3.
Because 2012 Infiniti FX is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Audi A3. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 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, 2012 Infiniti FX (360 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Audi A3. (280 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2012 Infiniti FX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Audi A3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Infiniti FX | 2012 Audi A3 | |
| Make | Infiniti | Audi |
| Model | FX | A3 |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Hatchback |
| 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 | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 360 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | Front |
| Transmission Type | 7-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed automated manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4865 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1925 mm | 1763 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1422 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2885 mm | 2578 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 55 L |
