Infiniti EX (2008) vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI (2015) Specs

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2008 Infiniti EX and 2015 Volkswagen Golf / GTI Specifications

Model Year	2008	2015
Model	Infiniti EX	Volkswagen Golf / GTI
Engine	3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 297 hp@6800 253 lb-ft@4800	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 292 hp@5400 280 lb-ft@1800
Transmission	5-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed automated manual
Drivetrain	RWD	AWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr Wagon
			Difference
Wheelbase	110.2 in	103.5 in	6.7 in
Length	182.3 in	179.6 in	2.7 in
Width	71.0 in	70.8 in	0.2 in
Height	61.9 in	58.3 in	3.6 in
Curb Weight	3752 lb.	3440 lb.	312 lb.
Fuel Capacity	20.0 gal.	13.2 gal.	6.8 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	40.5 in	38.6 in	1.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	54.8 in	55.9 in	-1.1 in
Hip Room, Row 1	52.9 in	0.0 in	52.9 in
Legroom, Row 1	44.3 in	41.2 in	3.1 in
Headroom, Row 2	38.4 in	38.6 in	-0.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	55.1 in	53.9 in	1.2 in
Hip Room, Row 2	50.0 in	0.0 in	50 in
Legroom, Row 2	28.5 in	35.6 in	-7.1 in
Total Legroom	72.8 in (over 2 rows)	76.8 in (over 2 rows)	-4 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	16.8 ft³	30.4 ft³	-13.6 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	47.4 ft³	66.5 ft³	-19.1 ft³

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Infiniti EX

2008 Infiniti EX Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2009	4dr SUV 297-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD	More room than the other vehicles we looked at, example, G37 Sedan. see full Infiniti EX review

2008 Infiniti EX Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2009	4dr SUV 297-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	In agreement with 99% of all other reviews...back seat is a little small but it isn't to say that you cannot sit back there. Taller people may be a little cramped with head and legroom depending on how far back the front seat is positioned see full Infiniti EX review
2009	4dr SUV 297-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD	The back seat is small, not a problem for my wife and I, it works just fine for our limited use. see full Infiniti EX review
2008	4dr SUV 297-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD	The rear seat is pretty tight on this car. It is not really meant to haul around families as much as empty nesters or women that need some extra room in the trunk. I'm 5'10 and can barely fit in the back seat if the front seat is positioned for someone of my height. see full Infiniti EX review
2008	4dr SUV 297-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Snug fit. see full Infiniti EX review
2008	4dr SUV 297-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Little rear seat room. see full Infiniti EX review
2008	4dr SUV 297-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD	Leg room cramped for tall passengers. see full Infiniti EX review

TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2015 Volkswagen Golf / GTI

2015 Volkswagen Golf / GTI Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Comment
2015	The original Golf revolutionized the automotive world by demonstrating how practical a small car could be. Though the latest, seventh-generation Golf is much larger than the original, and every major auto maker now offers a Golf-like compact, the Volkswagen continues to impress with its practicality. Let's start with the front seat. The seat itself is shaped and padded to provide nearly ideal comfort and support in daily driving. The performance buckets in the GTI and R have firmer bolsters that provide more lateral support, but the regular Golf's buckets are cushier and more comfortably contoured. The e-Golf uses the same exemplary seats. In comparison, the seats in the Soul EV are merely okay. The view forward from the e-Golf's driver seat is also about as good as it gets in a current compact, with a reasonably-sized instrument panel and an expansive, comfortably raked windshield flanked by relatively thin pillars. This said, some people might prefer the higher driving position in the quasi-crossover Soul EV. For me, a conventional car's lower position continues to feel more natural, especially in turns. Battery packs take up space. Even with the (roughly) 1.5-kWh battery packs used by hybrids cargo capacity usually takes a hit. In the Soul EV, rear seat legroom suffers a three-inch reduction due to the underfloor location of the car's 27-kWh battery pack. But VW engineers managed to design and package a 24-kWh battery pack so cleverly that the e-Golf's passenger and cargo room are identical to those of a regular Golf. Adults will comfortably fit in the car's back seat. The same can't be said about most other EVs--the Soul being a second exception. Even with the three-inch cut, the Kia's back seat is about as roomy as the Golf's. The i3's back seat is far tighter. Which EV treats its passengers best depends on the season. The e-Golf includes rear air vents, while the Soul EV+ includes rear seat bun warmers. Moving to the cargo area, the Soul EV's battery pack eats up a dozen cubic feet, leaving just under 50. The uncompromised e-Golf can contain a couple more. But these figures don't convey the differing proportions of the cars' cargo holds. The e-Golf's is a few inches longer, while the Soul EV's is a few inches taller. Which is the better cargo hauler depends on the shape of your cargo. The much larger Tesla Model S can hold a few more cubic feet, the Mercedes-Benz B-Class about the same as the e-Golf. No other EV comes close, especially not the 12-cube BMW i3. see full Volkswagen Golf / GTI review

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2015 Volkswagen Golf / GTI

2015 Volkswagen Golf / GTI Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2016	2dr Hatch turbocharged 210hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD	Difficult ingress and egress see full Volkswagen Golf / GTI review

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