Buick Rainier vs INFINITI FX35
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2012 INFINITI FX35
Overview
| Spec | Buick RainierCXL | INFINITI FX35FX35 |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | CXL | FX35 |
| Body style | SUV | SUV |
| Drivetrain | rear wheel drive | rear wheel drive |
| Fuel type | regular unleaded | premium unleaded (required) |
| Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
| Engine type | gas | gas |
| Model year | 2007 | 2012 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | Buick RainierCXL | INFINITI FX35FX35 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $31,550 (best) | $43,700 |
| For sale now | 0 | 0 |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | Buick RainierCXL | INFINITI FX35FX35 |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | 16 MPG | 19 MPG (best) |
| City MPG | 14 MPG | 16 MPG (best) |
| Highway MPG | 20 MPG | 23 MPG (best) |
| Fuel tank | 22 gal | 23.8 gal (best) |
Performance
| Spec | Buick RainierCXL | INFINITI FX35FX35 |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 291 hp | 303 hp (best) |
| Torque | 277 lb-ft (best) | 262 lb-ft |
| Engine size | 4.2 L (best) | 3.5 L |
| Cylinders | I6 | V6 |
Size & capability
| Spec | Buick RainierCXL | INFINITI FX35FX35 |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Cargo volume | 80.1 cu ft (best) | 62 cu ft |
| Towing capacity | 6,700 lbs (best) | — |
| Payload | 1,133 lbs | 1,213 lbs (best) |
| Curb weight | 4,417 lbs | 4,162 lbs (best) |
| Ground clearance | 8 in (best) | 7.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 113 in | 113.6 in (best) |
| Length | 193.4 in (best) | 191.3 in |
| Width | 75.4 in | 75.9 in (best) |
| Height | 74.5 in (best) | 65 in |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | Buick RainierCXL | INFINITI FX35FX35 |
|---|---|---|
| Frontal crash (driver) | 3 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Frontal crash (passenger) | 4 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Rollover | 4 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Open recalls (YMM scope) | None reported | None reported |
Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that spec when a clear winner exists. Specs reflect the selected trim for each vehicle. Drag a vehicle header to reorder columns. MSRP and specifications are manufacturer data; listing prices and inventory come from live dealer listings. Safety ratings are from NHTSA.
Trim overview
All available trims with MSRP. The trim selected above is highlighted; comparison specs use that selection.
| Trim | Buick Rainier | INFINITI FX35 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | CXL $31,550 MSRP(Currently comparing) | FX35 $43,700 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | CXL $33,570 MSRP | FX35 $45,150 MSRP |
| 3 | — | FX35 Limited Edition $52,000 MSRP |