Model Year | 2009 | 2012 | |
Model | Infiniti G | Kia Sportage | |
Engine | 3.7L V6 DOHC-4v 328 hp@7000 269 lb-ft@5200 |
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 Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.2 in | 103.9 in | 8.3 in |
Length | 187.0 in | 174.8 in | 12.2 in |
Width | 69.8 in | 73.0 in | -3.2 in |
Height | 57.2 in | 64.4 in | -7.2 in |
Curb Weight | 3791 lb. | 3466 lb. | 325 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.0 gal. | 14.5 gal. | 5.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.5 in | 39.1 in | 1.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.6 in | 56.7 in | -1.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.1 in | 53.7 in | 1.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.9 in | 41.4 in | 2.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.7 in | 38.5 in | -0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.2 in | 55.1 in | 0.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.7 in | 49.1 in | 4.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.7 in | 37.9 in | -3.2 in |
Total Legroom | 78.6 in (over 2 rows) | 79.3 in (over 2 rows) | -0.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.5 ft3 | 26.1 ft3 | -12.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 13.5 ft3 | 54.6 ft3 | -41.1 ft3 |
2009 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 |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 306-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
I love the roominess of the rear seats. Most of my family are moderately large (6ft 220lbs). Two can fit in the back comfortably. see full Infiniti G review |
2009 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 |
2009 | 2dr Coupe 330-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed manual RWD |
The bolstering is excessive in the lowest setting and the seat belt pulls too hard on my chest. The seat belt also digs into my neck. see full Infiniti G review |
2009 | 2dr Coupe 330-horsepower 3.7L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Way to small to be of use with anything but children. see full Infiniti G review |
2009 | 2dr Coupe 330-horsepower 3.7L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Tight on head room but to be expected for two door. see full Infiniti G review |
2008 | 2dr Coupe 330-horsepower 3.7L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
there is hardly any back see room but it is a sport coupe see full Infiniti G review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 306-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Very tight see full Infiniti G review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2012 Kia Sportage.