Model Year | 2009 | 2006 | |
Model | Infiniti FX | Lexus GS | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 303 hp@6800 262 lb-ft@4800 |
4.3L V8 DOHC-4v 300 hp@5600 325 lb-ft@3400 |
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Transmission | 7-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 113.5 in | 112.2 in | 1.3 in |
Length | 191.3 in | 190.0 in | 1.3 in |
Width | 75.9 in | 71.7 in | 4.2 in |
Height | 65.0 in | 56.1 in | 8.9 in |
Curb Weight | 4094 lb. | 3916 lb. | 178 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 23.8 gal. | 18.8 gal. | 5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.3 in | 37.8 in | 1.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.3 in | 56.3 in | 1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.9 in | 54.4 in | 0.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 44.7 in | 43.5 in | 1.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.5 in | 37.0 in | 1.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.4 in | 55.1 in | 2.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.2 in | 51.4 in | 2.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.6 in | 36.4 in | -1.8 in |
Total Legroom | 79.3 in (over 2 rows) | 79.9 in (over 2 rows) | -0.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 24.8 ft3 | 12.7 ft3 | 12.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 62.0 ft3 | 12.7 ft3 | 49.3 ft3 |
2009 Infiniti FX Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 275-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Longest drive was 6 hours and had no discomfort whatsoever. Have ridden for 4 hours in a Toyota Rav4 and was almost in pain after an hour. see full Infiniti FX review |
2006 Lexus GS Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 245-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Very good front seats with excellent back and head/neck spport for those of us who are spinally challengged. see full Lexus GS review |
2006 Lexus GS Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 300-horsepower 4.3L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
comfortable but tight see full Lexus GS review |