Model Year | 2011 | 2009 | |
Model | Infiniti G | Kia Optima | |
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Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.2 in | 107.1 in | 5.1 in |
Length | 187.9 in | 189.0 in | -1.1 in |
Width | 69.8 in | 71.1 in | -1.3 in |
Height | 57.2 in | 58.3 in | -1.1 in |
Curb Weight | 3618 lb. | 3157 lb. | 461 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.0 gal. | 16.4 gal. | 3.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.5 in | 39.8 in | 0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.6 in | 57.1 in | -1.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.1 in | 54.5 in | 0.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.9 in | 43.7 in | 0.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.7 in | 38.0 in | -0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.2 in | 56.3 in | -1.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.7 in | 54.7 in | -1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.7 in | 37.8 in | -3.1 in |
Total Legroom | 78.6 in (over 2 rows) | 81.5 in (over 2 rows) | -2.9 in |
Cargo Volume | 13.5 ft3 | 15.0 ft3 | -1.5 ft3 |
2011 Infiniti G Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 328-horsepower 3.7L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Spacious and comfortable seats see full Infiniti G review |
2011 Infiniti G Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 328-horsepower 3.7L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Smaller than the Maxima. Third person would be uncomfortable, less knee room. The plastic trough behind the front seat is too low. see full Infiniti G review |
2010 | 2dr Hardtop conv. 325-horsepower 3.7L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
The rear seat is basically a storage area. No one can sit back there! But its really no different than the rear of any convertible. (like my Mercedes Benz CLK350) see full Infiniti G review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 328-horsepower 3.7L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Seats in back are cramped. Once the kids hit teenage years they are not going to be happy back there for long rides. see full Infiniti G review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 328-horsepower 3.7L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Seems smaller than the G35, no rear reclining seats anymore and the headrests stick up a bit more than the old car. see full Infiniti G review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2009 Kia Optima.