Model Year | 2011 | 2012 | |
Model | Acura MDX | Infiniti M | |
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Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 108.3 in | 114.2 in | -5.9 in |
Length | 191.6 in | 194.7 in | -3.1 in |
Width | 78.5 in | 72.6 in | 5.9 in |
Height | 68.2 in | 59.1 in | 9.1 in |
Curb Weight | 4550 lb. | 3858 lb. | 692 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 21.0 gal. | 20.0 gal. | 1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.2 in | 39.1 in | 0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 61.6 in | 58.4 in | 3.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 59.0 in | 54.3 in | 4.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.2 in | 44.0 in | -2.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.6 in | 37.7 in | 0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 61.5 in | 56.7 in | 4.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 59.1 in | 53.5 in | 5.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.7 in | 36.2 in | 2.5 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 37.5 in | 0.0 in | 37.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 57.1 in | 0.0 in | 57.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 42.0 in | 0.0 in | 42 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 29.1 in | 0.0 in | 29.1 in |
Total Legroom | 109 in (over 3 rows) | 80.2 in (over 2 rows) | 28.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.0 ft3 | 14.9 ft3 | 0.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 42.9 ft3 | 14.9 | 28 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 83.5 ft3 | 14.9 ft3 | 68.6 ft3 |
2011 Acura MDX Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The interior prioritizes appearance over actual utility; it's surprisingly cramped for such a large vehicle. For example, my Highlander is roughly the same size externally but seems downright cavernous on the inside in comparison. A rear passenger can fully stretch out in the Toyota. Not so in the Acura. see full Acura MDX review |
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 |