INFINITI FX35 vs Volkswagen Touareg
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2017 Volkswagen Touareg
Overview
| Spec | INFINITI FX35FX35 | Volkswagen TouaregV6 Sport w/Technology |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | FX35 | V6 Sport w/Technology |
| Body style | SUV | SUV |
| Drivetrain | rear wheel drive | all wheel drive |
| Fuel type | premium unleaded (required) | premium unleaded (recommended) |
| Transmission | 7-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Engine type | gas | gas |
| Model year | 2012 | 2017 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | INFINITI FX35FX35 | Volkswagen TouaregV6 Sport w/Technology |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $43,700 (best) | $49,495 |
| Lowest listing price | $8,896 (best) | — |
| Median listing price | $8,896 (best) | — |
| Highest listing price | $8,896 (best) | — |
| For sale now | 1 (best) | 0 |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | INFINITI FX35FX35 | Volkswagen TouaregV6 Sport w/Technology |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | 19 MPG | 19 MPG |
| City MPG | 16 MPG | 17 MPG (best) |
| Highway MPG | 23 MPG | 23 MPG |
| Fuel tank | 23.8 gal | 26.4 gal (best) |
Performance
| Spec | INFINITI FX35FX35 | Volkswagen TouaregV6 Sport w/Technology |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 303 hp (best) | 280 hp |
| Torque | 262 lb-ft | 266 lb-ft (best) |
| Engine size | 3.5 L | 3.6 L (best) |
| Cylinders | V6 | V6 |
Size & capability
| Spec | INFINITI FX35FX35 | Volkswagen TouaregV6 Sport w/Technology |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Cargo volume | 62 cu ft | 64 cu ft (best) |
| Towing capacity | — | 7,716 lbs (best) |
| Payload | 1,213 lbs | 1,239 lbs (best) |
| Curb weight | 4,162 lbs (best) | 4,696 lbs |
| Ground clearance | 7.4 in | 7.9 in (best) |
| Wheelbase | 113.6 in | 113.9 in (best) |
| Length | 191.3 in (best) | 188.8 in |
| Width | 75.9 in | 76.4 in (best) |
| Height | 65 in | 68.2 in (best) |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | INFINITI FX35FX35 | Volkswagen TouaregV6 Sport w/Technology |
|---|---|---|
| Open recalls (YMM scope) | None reported (best) | 1 |
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 | INFINITI FX35 | Volkswagen Touareg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | FX35 $43,700 MSRP(Currently comparing) | V6 Sport w/Technology $49,495 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | FX35 $45,150 MSRP | V6 Wolfsburg Edition $52,795 MSRP |
| 3 | FX35 Limited Edition $52,000 MSRP | V6 Executive $60,195 MSRP |
Live inventory
INFINITI FX35 vs Volkswagen Touareg FAQ
- Which is better: 2012 INFINITI FX35 or 2017 Volkswagen Touareg?
- It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2012 INFINITI FX35 vs 2017 Volkswagen Touareg on MSRP, fuel economy, horsepower, seating, towing, NHTSA safety ratings, and live market prices so you can weigh the tradeoffs.
- Which costs less: 2012 INFINITI FX35 or 2017 Volkswagen Touareg?
- Based on starting MSRP, the 2012 INFINITI FX35 starts lower at $43,700. Live INFINITI FX35 listings start at $8,896.
- Which has better startingMsrp: 2012 INFINITI FX35 or 2017 Volkswagen Touareg?
- The 2012 INFINITI FX35 leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (43,700).
- Which has better horsepower: 2012 INFINITI FX35 or 2017 Volkswagen Touareg?
- The 2012 INFINITI FX35 leads on horsepower in this comparison (303).
- Which has better maxTowingLbs: 2012 INFINITI FX35 or 2017 Volkswagen Touareg?
- The 2017 Volkswagen Touareg leads on maxTowingLbs in this comparison (7,716).