Model Year | 2013 | 2014 | |
Model | Infiniti JX | Toyota Highlander | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 265 hp@6400 248 lb-ft@4400 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 270 hp@6200 248 lb-ft@4700 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable CVT | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,901 mm | 2,789 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,989 mm | 4,854 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,961 mm | 1,925 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,722 mm | 1,730 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 2,004 kg | 2,020 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 74 L | 73 L | 1 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,034 mm | 1,034 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,532 mm | 1,506 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,443 mm | 1,453 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,074 mm | 1,123 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 973 mm | 1,013 mm | 972 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,534 mm | 1,514 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,417 mm | 1,450 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 1,059 mm | 975 mm | -974 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 927 mm | 912 mm | 15 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,450 mm | 1,397 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 1,067 mm | 1,158 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 782 mm | 704 mm | 78 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,916 mm (over 3 rows) | 2,802 mm (over 3 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 447 L | 391 L | 56 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,155 L | 1,198 L | 0 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,166 L | 2,370 L | 0 L |
2013 Infiniti JX Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2013 | I'm struggling to come up with a fifth reason for buying the Infiniti JX. Not because the rest of the vehicle is bad, but because in the great majority of aspects it's neither notably good nor notably bad compared to competitors. They're all fairly quick, smooth, and quiet. If I have to pick a fifth reason, then it's third row room and comfort. A Buick Enclave has a roomier third row, but both the Acura MDX and the Audi Q7 do worse. This said, the second row must be slid forward to provide legroom to people in the third row. The seats in both rearward rows are of the low-mounted, flat-cushioned variety typical of the segment, so they're not very comfortable for adults. You'll find a more adult-friendly second row in some large crossovers, especially those from Ford and Lincoln. see full Infiniti JX review |
2013 Infiniti JX Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 4dr SUV 265-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD |
Amazing rear seat comfort and even 3rd row seats are awesome!! I am 6'4" (with a longer torso) and I can get in the car easy, and sit comfortably in the 3rd row!! Great DVD system and air climate control for the rear seated passangers. see full Infiniti JX review |
2013 | 4dr SUV 265-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD |
Awesome. Great layout of everything. The most comfortable seats I have ever sat in. Great for long drives over 3 hours. I wish my Toyota 4unner seats were as comfortable; they are only good for about 1 hour, max. see full Infiniti JX review |
2014 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
Toyota replaced the 2013 Highlander's rear struts with control arms to enable a three-inch-wider third-row seat, and then used the extra space to cram in a third seating position. So if you need seats for eight people, only the Highlander will do in this threesome. A top-of-the-line Santa Fe only seats six. Other eight-pass options include the Honda Pilot and GM's large crossovers. But those three people best be small, as the Highlander doesn't have nearly as much rear legroom as the Pathfinder or the Santa Fe. To fit children of even middling size in the third row it's necessary to slide the second row well forward. The second row seat cushion is mounted too low for adult comfort. The Nissan's second row suffers from a similar shortcoming, but the Hyundai's does not. see full Toyota Highlander review |
2014 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Perfect for two car seats. Really neat trick - the middle seat for the 2nd row rolls up into the center console. I did not remove it nor attempt to sit in it but that does make the 3rd row more likely to be used for those with car seats. I did not attempt to sit in the 3rd row (looked at it before folding into the floor for cargo space for the entire trip) so cannot opine on it. Use at your own risk. see full Toyota Highlander review |