Mini Hardtop (2009) vs. Infiniti Q50 (2014) Specs

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2009 Mini Hardtop and 2014 Infiniti Q50 Specifications

Model Year	2009	2014
Model	Mini Hardtop	Infiniti Q50
Engine	turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 208 hp@6000 192 lb-ft@1850	3.7L V6 DOHC-4v 328 hp@7000 269 lb-ft@5200
Transmission	6-speed manual	7-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	RWD
Body	2dr Hatch	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	97.1 in	112.2 in	-15.1 in
Length	145.6 in	188.3 in	-42.7 in
Width	66.3 in	71.8 in	-5.5 in
Height	55.4 in	56.8 in	-1.4 in
Curb Weight	2668 lb.	3574 lb.	-906 lb.
Fuel Capacity	10.6 gal.	20.0 gal.	-9.4 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	38.8 in	40.2 in	-1.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	50.3 in	56.7 in	-6.4 in
Hip Room, Row 1	0.0 in	53.2 in	-53.2 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.4 in	44.5 in	-3.1 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.6 in	37.5 in	0.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	44.7 in	56.1 in	-11.4 in
Hip Room, Row 2	0.0 in	52.5 in	-52.5 in
Legroom, Row 2	29.9 in	35.1 in	-5.2 in
Total Legroom	71.3 in (over 2 rows)	79.6 in (over 2 rows)	-8.3 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	5.7 ft³	13.5 ft³	-7.8 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	24.0 ft³	13.5 ft³	10.5 ft³

2009 Mini Hardtop Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2009	2dr Hatch 118-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	nevr a backache, I am a six footer that arrives refreshed and never feel cramped. see full Mini Hardtop review
2009	2dr Hatch 118-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	heated seats, great driving position, great visability see full Mini Hardtop review

2009 Mini Hardtop Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2009	2dr Hatch turbocharged 172hp 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD	Smallish seats made the front feel kinda cheap. The middle armrest was also a very hard plastic, but the door was slightly softer plastic. see full Mini Hardtop review
2009	2dr Hatch turbocharged 172hp 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD	Despite being a hatchback, not a lot of headroom in the back, almost as same as the Mustang. Seats were more upright and headrest should have been integrated into seatbacks; rather, it was mostly a nuisance. see full Mini Hardtop review
2009	2dr Hatch turbocharged 172hp 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD	There is no room for anyone other than a child see full Mini Hardtop review
2009	2dr Hatch turbocharged 172hp 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD	I drove a John Cooperworks MINI and I found the front seat to be incredibly flat and unsupportive. It was the complete opposite of the GTI seats, and a big part of why I purchased the GTI instead see full Mini Hardtop review
2008	2dr Hatch 118-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	The roof line is so low that tall people do not fit. When I tested the car my head was touching the roofliner. see full Mini Hardtop review
2008	2dr Hatch turbocharged 172hp 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	too small for adults see full Mini Hardtop review

2014 Infiniti Q50 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Comment
2014	Like the G37, the Q50 has one of the roomiest rear seats among BMW 3-Series challengers. On paper it offers the most combined rear legroom, 44.5 inches in the front seat and 35.1 inches in back, about 2.5 more than the BMW and Lexus. But the difference doesn't seem as large as this number suggests. The Audi S4 and Cadillac ATS remain more cramped. The Q50 doesn't come by its extra room through brilliant packaging. Instead, at 188 inches it's about a half-foot longer than a 3-Series or ATS. see full Infiniti Q50 review

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