Model Year | 2009 | 2009 | |
Model | Infiniti M | Volvo C30 | |
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Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 114.2 in | 103.9 in | 10.3 in |
Length | 192.6 in | 167.4 in | 25.2 in |
Width | 70.8 in | 70.2 in | 0.6 in |
Height | 59.4 in | 57.0 in | 2.4 in |
Curb Weight | 3857 lb. | 3201 lb. | 656 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 | 53.6 in | 4.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.1 in | 53.1 in | 2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 44.2 in | 42.3 in | 1.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 36.4 in | 1.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.9 in | 47.0 in | 9.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.9 in | 41.5 in | 12.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.3 in | 33.9 in | 3.4 in |
Total Legroom | 81.5 in (over 2 rows) | 76.2 in (over 2 rows) | 5.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.9 ft3 | 12.9 ft3 | 2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 14.9 ft3 | 20.2 ft3 | -5.3 ft3 |
2009 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 |
2009 Volvo C30 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 2dr Hatch turbocharged 227hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
I tested both the Mini Cooper and Volvo C30. The C30, by far, is the most comfortable and easy to find a great driving position. Driving from Los Angeles to San Francisco without any back or shoulder fatigue! see full Volvo C30 review |
2008 | 2dr Hatch turbocharged 227hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
I have sat in the seat for three plus hours with no discomfort. see full Volvo C30 review |
2009 Volvo C30 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 2dr Hatch turbocharged 227hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The rear seats are a bit short on leg room. see full Volvo C30 review |
2008 | 2dr Hatch turbocharged 227hp 2.5L I5 6-speed manual FWD |
Rear seat room is tight, this is a small hatch coupe afterall. see full Volvo C30 review |
2008 | 2dr Hatch turbocharged 227hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The rear seat is really make for children and not adults see full Volvo C30 review |