INFINITI G35 vs. Scion tC
Highlights
| 2008 INFINITI G35 | 2016 Scion tC | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting MSRP |
$32,250
|
$19,385
|
| Engine Type |
Gas V6
|
Regular Gasoline I-4
|
| MPG |
17 City / 24 Hwy
|
23 City / 31 Hwy
|
| Horsepower |
306 hp
|
179 hp
|
| Drive Type |
Rear Wheel Drive
|
Front Wheel Drive
|
| Seating Capacity |
5
|
5
|
| Basic Warranty |
4 yr / 60,000 mi
|
3 yr / 36,000 mi
|
Engine
| 2008 INFINITI G35 | 2016 Scion tC | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine Type |
Gas V6
|
Regular Gasoline I-4
|
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM |
268 @ 4800
|
172 @ 4100
|
| Displacement |
3.5L/213
|
2.5 L/152
|
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM |
306 @ 6800
|
179 @ 6000
|
| Transmission Options |
|
|
| MPG |
17 City / 24 Hwy
|
23 City / 31 Hwy
|
| Total Cooling System Capacity |
9.5 qts
|
N/A
|
Tires & Wheels
| 2008 INFINITI G35 | 2016 Scion tC | |
|---|---|---|
| Front Wheel Material |
Aluminum
|
Aluminum
|
| Rear Wheel Size |
17 X 17.5 in
|
18 X 7.5 in
|
| Front Wheel Size |
17 x 7.5 in
|
18 X 7.5 in
|
| Spare Tire Size |
T145/80D17
|
Compact
|
| Spare Wheel Material |
Steel
|
Steel
|
| Rear Wheel Material |
Aluminum
|
Aluminum
|
| Spare Wheel Size |
Compact in
|
Compact in
|
| Front Tire Size |
P225/55VR17
|
P225/45WR18
|
| Rear Tire Size |
P225/55VR17
|
P225/45WR18
|
Suspension
| 2008 INFINITI G35 | 2016 Scion tC | |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) |
Multi-Link
|
Double Wishbone
|
| Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) |
Double Wishbone
|
Strut
|
| Suspension Type - Front |
Independant
|
Strut
|
| Suspension Type - Rear |
Independant
|
Double Wishbone
|
Steering
| 2008 INFINITI G35 | 2016 Scion tC | |
|---|---|---|
| Steering Ratio (:1), Overall |
16
|
N/A
|
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb |
35 ft
|
37 ft
|
| Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) |
3
|
N/A
|
| Steering Type |
Pwr Rack & Pinion
|
Rack-Pinion
|
| Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall |
N/A
|
N/A
|
Measurements
| 2008 INFINITI G35 | 2016 Scion tC | |
|---|---|---|
| Front Leg Room |
44 in
|
42 in
|
| Liftover Height |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Wheelbase |
112 in
|
106 in
|
| Front Hip Room |
55 in
|
53 in
|
| Min Ground Clearance |
5 in
|
6 in
|
| Front Shoulder Room |
56 in
|
55 in
|
| Track Width, Front |
60 in
|
61 in
|
| Width, Max w/o mirrors |
70 in
|
71 in
|
| Second Shoulder Room |
55 in
|
52 in
|
| Trunk Volume |
14 ft³
|
N/A
|
| Length, Overall |
187 in
|
177 in
|
| Front Head Room |
41 in
|
38 in
|
| Passenger Volume |
99 ft³
|
88 ft³
|
| Second Hip Room |
54 in
|
49 in
|
| Height, Overall |
57 in
|
56 in
|
| Second Leg Room |
35 in
|
35 in
|
| Second Head Room |
38 in
|
36 in
|
| Passenger Capacity |
5
|
5
|
| Track Width, Rear |
60 in
|
61 in
|
Weight & Capacity
| 2008 INFINITI G35 | 2016 Scion tC | |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx |
20 gal
|
15 gal
|
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. |
100 lbs
|
N/A
|
| Base Curb Weight |
3,497 lbs
|
3,082 lbs
|
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. |
1,000 lbs
|
N/A
|
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. |
100 lbs
|
N/A
|
| Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. |
1,000 lbs
|
N/A
|
Safety
| 2008 INFINITI G35 | 2016 Scion tC | |
|---|---|---|
| Stability Control |
Not available
|
Standard
|
| Brake Assist |
Standard
|
Not available
|
Entertainment
| 2008 INFINITI G35 | 2016 Scion tC | |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth® |
Not available
|
Standard
|
Electrical
| 2008 INFINITI G35 | 2016 Scion tC | |
|---|---|---|
| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) |
N/A
|
575
|
| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) |
150
|
100
|
Brakes
| 2008 INFINITI G35 | 2016 Scion tC | |
|---|---|---|
| Drum - Rear (Yes or ) |
Not Available
|
N/A
|
| Brake ABS System (Second Line) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness |
12.6 x 1.1 in
|
12 in
|
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness |
12.1 x 0.6 in
|
11 in
|
| Brake ABS System |
4-Wheel
|
4-Wheel
|
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) |
Yes
|
Yes
|
| Brake Type |
Pwr
|
4-Wheel Disc
|
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) |
Yes
|
Yes
|
FAQ
Which is more reliable, the 2008 INFINITI G35 or the 2016 Scion tC?
The 2008 INFINITI G35 and the 2016 Scion tC are equally reliable according to Cars.com consumers, with a reliability rating of 4.7.
Which is more fuel efficient, the 2008 INFINITI G35 or the 2016 Scion tC?
The 2016 Scion tC is more fuel efficient than the 2008 INFINITI G35 with 26 MPG combined versus 0 MPG combined.
Which car is cheaper, the 2008 INFINITI G35 or the 2016 Scion tC?
The 2016 Scion tC is cheaper than the 2008 INFINITI G35 with a $19,385 starting MSRP versus a $32,250 starting MSRP.
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