Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | |
Model | Infiniti M | Volvo C30 | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 114.2 in | 103.9 in | 10.3 in |
Length | 194.7 in | 167.4 in | 27.3 in |
Width | 72.6 in | 70.2 in | 2.4 in |
Height | 59.1 in | 57.0 in | 2.1 in |
Curb Weight | 3858 lb. | 3211 lb. | 647 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.0 gal. | 15.9 gal. | 4.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.1 in | 38.2 in | 0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.4 in | 53.6 in | 4.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.3 in | 53.1 in | 1.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 44.0 in | 42.3 in | 1.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.7 in | 36.4 in | 1.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.7 in | 47.0 in | 9.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.5 in | 41.5 in | 12 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.2 in | 33.9 in | 2.3 in |
Total Legroom | 80.2 in (over 2 rows) | 76.2 in (over 2 rows) | 4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.9 ft3 | 12.9 ft3 | 2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 14.9 ft3 | 20.2 ft3 | -5.3 ft3 |
2012 Infiniti M Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Sedan 420-horsepower 5.6L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Very comfortable up front. see full Infiniti M review |
2011 | 4dr Sedan 330-horsepower 3.7L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The footwells are very narrow for a car of this size. This is a side-effect of it being RWD. The "dead" pedal seems to be in the wrong spot, at least for me; it's too far to the right. On the plus side the air conditioned seats are great. It is possible to drive around in 90 degree weather wearing shorts, with the windows down, and feel comfortable. see full Infiniti M review |
2011 | 4dr Sedan 330-horsepower 3.7L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Very envelopped and comfortable seat, have better padding, and seating posture is better than most of the luxry cars I tried. see full Infiniti M review |
2012 Infiniti M Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Sedan 330-horsepower 3.7L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The fronts seats need more bolstering. The BMW 5 series has much, much better seats. If I could change one thing about the car, it would be the seats. Anyone considering this car should sit in the seat at least 30 minutes before making a purchase decision. see full Infiniti M review |
2012 Volvo C30 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 2dr Hatch turbocharged 227hp 2.5L I5 6-speed manual FWD |
The front seats are wonderful. I tend to get stiff and sore when I sit too long in a car, especially my old VW GTI and our other VW Passat wagon. These seats in the C30 are very comfortable and I felt good getting out after a long drive. see full Volvo C30 review |
2011 | 2dr Hatch turbocharged 227hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Excellent support for very long drives. Passengers in the rear say the same. see full Volvo C30 review |
2012 Volvo C30 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 2dr Hatch turbocharged 227hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Lack of leg room. This car is a two seater. see full Volvo C30 review |