Model Year | 2008 | 2009 | |
Model | BMW Z4 | Infiniti FX | |
Engine | 3.2L I6 DOHC-4v 246 kW@7900 355 Nm@4900 |
5.0L V8 DOHC-4v 291 kW@6500 500 Nm@4400 |
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Transmission | 6-speed manual | 7-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | |
Body | 2dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,494 mm | 2,883 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,112 mm | 4,859 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,781 mm | 1,928 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,267 mm | 1,651 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,460 kg | 2,075 kg | -1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 55 L | 90 L | -35 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 947 mm | 998 mm | -51 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,334 mm | 1,455 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0 mm | 1,394 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,067 mm | 1,135 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 0 mm | 978 mm | -978 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 0 mm | 1,458 mm | -1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0 mm | 1,377 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 0 mm | 879 mm | -879 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,067 mm (over 1 row) | 2,014 mm (over 2 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 261 L | 702 L | -441 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 9.2 | 1,756 L | 8.2 |
2008 BMW Z4 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 2dr Hatch 330-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed manual RWD |
Adjustable thigh bolster and seat back bolsters offer great support and the Nappa leather is grippy to prevent sliding around. see full BMW Z4 review |
2008 BMW Z4 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 2dr Hardtop conv. 255-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
no back seats see full BMW Z4 review |
2007 | 2dr Hatch 330-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed manual RWD |
I would not recommend the car for EXTREMELY long road trips or the like. Comfort wise, if you used to something that is very plush or soft the car will feel too hard on badly paved roads. see full BMW Z4 review |
2007 | 2dr Hatch 255-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD |
There is no rear seat. see full BMW Z4 review |
2007 | 2dr Convertible 215-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
low roof line, long doors make entryb and exit difficult see full BMW Z4 review |
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 |