Model Year | 2006 | 2010 | |
Model | Ford Explorer | Infiniti M | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 113.7 in | 114.2 in | -0.5 in |
Length | 193.4 in | 192.6 in | 0.8 in |
Width | 73.7 in | 70.8 in | 2.9 in |
Height | 72.8 in | 59.4 in | 13.4 in |
Curb Weight | 4440 lb. | 3857 lb. | 583 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 22.5 gal. | 20.0 gal. | 2.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 39.6 in | 0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.0 in | 58.2 in | 0.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.4 in | 55.1 in | 0.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.4 in | 44.2 in | -1.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.7 in | 37.8 in | 0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.9 in | 56.9 in | 2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.5 in | 53.9 in | 1.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.9 in | 37.3 in | -0.4 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 37.4 in | 0.0 in | 37.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 53.1 in | 0.0 in | 53.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 45.3 in | 0.0 in | 45.3 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 34.9 in | 0.0 in | 34.9 in |
Total Legroom | 114.2 in (over 3 rows) | 81.5 in (over 2 rows) | 32.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.6 ft3 | 14.9 ft3 | -1.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 43.9 ft3 | 14.9 | 29 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 83.7 ft3 | 14.9 ft3 | 68.8 ft3 |
2006 Ford Explorer Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr SUV 292-horsepower 4.6L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Have driven from Maryland to Florida and back a couple of times, as well as 3-4 hours trips routinely. Seats are comfortable with no backache and don't have to stop every couple of hours due to fatigue. Could drive and be comfortable all day long. see full Ford Explorer review |
2005 | 4dr SUV 210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Lots of room. Great even in the 3rd rear bench see full Ford Explorer review |
2005 | 4dr SUV 210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD |
Plenty of leg room see full Ford Explorer review |
2010 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 |
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 |
2010 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 |