Model Year | 2008 | 2011 | |
Model | Infiniti M | Mazda RX-8 | |
Engine | 4.5L V8 DOHC-4v 325 hp@6400 336 lb-ft@4000 |
1.3L R2 OHV-2v 232 hp@8500 159 lb-ft@5500 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed manual | |
Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Coupe | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 114.2 in | 106.4 in | 7.8 in |
Length | 192.6 in | 175.6 in | 17 in |
Width | 70.8 in | 69.7 in | 1.1 in |
Height | 59.4 in | 52.8 in | 6.6 in |
Curb Weight | 4005 lb. | 3064 lb. | 941 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.0 gal. | 15.9 gal. | 4.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.6 in | 38.2 in | 1.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.2 in | 54.8 in | 3.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.1 in | 53.3 in | 1.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 44.2 in | 42.7 in | 1.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 36.8 in | 1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.9 in | 54.9 in | 2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.9 in | 48.1 in | 5.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.3 in | 32.2 in | 5.1 in |
Total Legroom | 81.5 in (over 2 rows) | 74.9 in (over 2 rows) | 6.6 in |
Cargo Volume | 14.9 ft3 | 7.6 ft3 | 7.3 ft3 |
2008 Infiniti M Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 325-horsepower 4.5L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Huge rear seat with tons of space. Passengers routinly comment on how comfortable it is. Significantly more rear seat room then 5 series BMW. Ininiti G35/37 has more rear seat than the 5 series. see full Infiniti M review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 275-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The front seats are better padded than the 2006 and more comfortable see full Infiniti M review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 275-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
I sit very tall, and have lots of headroom in this car see full Infiniti M review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 275-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
lots of leg space. very comfortable seats see full Infiniti M review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 275-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Ample, yet feels built for speed see full Infiniti M review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 325-horsepower 4.5L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Very comfy, yet generally supportive. Highly adjustable with two memory options. Cooled and heated seats are wonderful. see full Infiniti M review |
2011 Mazda RX-8 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Coupe 232-horsepower 1.3L R2 6-speed manual RWD |
The R3 Recaro seats had side bolsters that were a bit tight for us. I am below average in size as a male, and my wife is also very small and we found the bolsters cut into our hips far more than was comfortable. The seats are racing oriented only. see full Mazda RX-8 review |