Model Year | 2008 | 2009 | |
Model | Infiniti M | Volvo XC70 | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 275 hp@6200 268 lb-ft@4800 |
turbocharged 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 281 hp@5600 295 lb-ft@1500 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Wagon | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 114.2 in | 110.8 in | 3.4 in |
Length | 192.6 in | 190.5 in | 2.1 in |
Width | 70.8 in | 75.8 in | -5 in |
Height | 59.4 in | 63.1 in | -3.7 in |
Curb Weight | 4043 lb. | 4098 lb. | -55 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.0 gal. | 18.5 gal. | 1.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.6 in | 38.8 in | 0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.2 in | 57.4 in | 0.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.1 in | 54.8 in | 0.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 44.2 in | 41.9 in | 2.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 38.6 in | -0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.9 in | 56.5 in | 0.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.9 in | 55.1 in | -1.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.3 in | 34.6 in | 2.7 in |
Total Legroom | 81.5 in (over 2 rows) | 76.5 in (over 2 rows) | 5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.9 ft3 | 33.3 ft3 | -18.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 14.9 ft3 | 72.1 ft3 | -57.2 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2009 Volvo XC70.