Model Year | 2009 | 2013 | |
Model | Infiniti FX | Kia Sportage | |
Engine | 5.0L V8 DOHC-4v 390 hp@6500 369 lb-ft@4400 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 260 hp@6000 269 lb-ft@1850 |
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Transmission | 7-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 113.5 in | 103.9 in | 9.6 in |
Length | 191.3 in | 174.8 in | 16.5 in |
Width | 75.9 in | 73.0 in | 2.9 in |
Height | 65.0 in | 64.4 in | 0.6 in |
Curb Weight | 4575 lb. | 3466 lb. | 1109 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 23.8 gal. | 14.5 gal. | 9.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.3 in | 39.1 in | 0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.3 in | 56.7 in | 0.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.9 in | 53.7 in | 1.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 44.7 in | 41.4 in | 3.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.5 in | 38.5 in | 0 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.4 in | 55.1 in | 2.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.2 in | 49.1 in | 5.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.6 in | 37.9 in | -3.3 in |
Total Legroom | 79.3 in (over 2 rows) | 79.3 in (over 2 rows) | 0 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 24.8 ft3 | 26.1 ft3 | -1.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 62.0 ft3 | 54.6 ft3 | 7.4 ft3 |
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 |
2013 Kia Sportage Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2014 | 4dr SUV | Seats are just not comfortable for any trips lasting more than an hour. I'm 6'1 and my wife is 5'6" and we both found the seats to be uncomfortable on long trips see full Kia Sportage review |