Model Year | 2014 | 2012 | |
Model | Dodge Durango | Infiniti M | |
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Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
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Wheelbase | 119.8 in | 114.2 in | 5.6 in |
Length | 201.2 in | 194.7 in | 6.5 in |
Width | 75.8 in | 72.6 in | 3.2 in |
Height | 70.9 in | 59.1 in | 11.8 in |
Curb Weight | 4756 lb. | 3858 lb. | 898 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 24.6 gal. | 20.0 gal. | 4.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.9 in | 39.1 in | 0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.5 in | 58.4 in | 0.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 57.0 in | 54.3 in | 2.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.3 in | 44.0 in | -3.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.8 in | 37.7 in | 2.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.3 in | 56.7 in | 1.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.0 in | 53.5 in | 2.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.6 in | 36.2 in | 2.4 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 37.8 in | 0.0 in | 37.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 50.4 in | 0.0 in | 50.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 42.8 in | 0.0 in | 42.8 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 31.5 in | 0.0 in | 31.5 in |
Total Legroom | 110.4 in (over 3 rows) | 80.2 in (over 2 rows) | 30.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 17.2 ft3 | 14.9 ft3 | 2.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 47.7 ft3 | 14.9 | 32.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 84.5 ft3 | 14.9 ft3 | 69.6 ft3 |
2014 Dodge Durango Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2014 | The Durango's relatively narrow width, a plus for handling, has the opposite impact on interior room. These are very much two sides of the same coin. Because the Durango's cabin isn't terribly wide it feels more agile than wider SUVs. But three passengers in the second row don't have as much space to spread out--those in a Nissan Pathfinder enjoy a couple more inches of shoulder room--and only two people can sit in the third row. (The Honda Pilot, Toyota Highlander, and GM's large crossovers all have three belts back there.) Leg room in the Durango is much more competitive, but still a few inches short of class leading. This said, comfort isn't only a matter of interior dimensions. Both of the Durango's rear rows are well-upholstered and positioned higher off the floor than the three-row crossover norm. This benefits both thigh support and outward visibility. The Hyundai Santa Fe isn't far off in this regard, but the Nissan Pathfinder's seats are much closer to the floor, and less hospitable to adults as a result. Among the three, I'd prefer to be a rear seat passenger in the Dodge. Among large conventional SUVs, the Ford Expedition has a more comfortable third row, but the Chevrolet Tahoe (which retains a live rear axle despite a comprehensive redesign for the 2015 model year) doesn't come close. And the foot-shorter 4Runner? Its XXS third-row seat is best saved for emergencies. On the other side of the ledger, the Durango does have a higher floor than the typical car-based crossover. Getting in and out isn't as easy. This vies with curb weight as the top disadvantage of the Durango's conventional SUV configuration. see full Dodge Durango review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2014 Dodge Durango.
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 |