Model Year | 2008 | 2009 | |
Model | Infiniti FX | Toyota Avalon | |
Engine | 4.5L V8 DOHC-4v 320 hp@6000 335 lb-ft@4000 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 268 hp@6200 248 lb-ft@4700 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.2 in | 111.0 in | 1.2 in |
Length | 189.1 in | 197.2 in | -8.1 in |
Width | 75.8 in | 72.8 in | 3 in |
Height | 65.9 in | 58.5 in | 7.4 in |
Curb Weight | 4533 lb. | 3495 lb. | 1038 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 23.8 gal. | 18.5 gal. | 5.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.8 in | 38.8 in | 2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.9 in | 59.4 in | -2.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.3 in | 55.8 in | -1.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.9 in | 41.3 in | 2.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.5 in | 37.5 in | 2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.4 in | 58.2 in | -0.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.0 in | 56.2 in | -1.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.2 in | 40.9 in | -5.7 in |
Total Legroom | 79.1 in (over 2 rows) | 82.2 in (over 2 rows) | -3.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 27.4 ft3 | 14.4 ft3 | 13 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 64.5 ft3 | 14.4 ft3 | 50.1 ft3 |
2008 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 |
2008 Infiniti FX Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV 275-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
the rear seats are great for kids, but not for adults. not lots of leg room. head and shoulder room is fine. see full Infiniti FX review |
2009 Toyota Avalon Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Seats are too short. Toyota seats are generally not comfortable, but for a car in this price range I would have expected better. see full Toyota Avalon review |