Model Year | 2007 | 2016 | |
Model | Infiniti M | Chevrolet Malibu | |
Engine | 4.5L V8 DOHC-4v 325 hp@6400 336 lb-ft@4000 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 250 hp@5300 260 lb-ft@2000 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 114.2 in | 111.4 in | 2.8 in |
Length | 192.6 in | 193.8 in | -1.2 in |
Width | 70.8 in | 73.0 in | -2.2 in |
Height | 59.4 in | 57.7 in | 1.7 in |
Curb Weight | 4005 lb. | 3388 lb. | 617 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.0 gal. | 13.0 gal. | 7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.6 in | 39.1 in | 0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.2 in | 58.5 in | -0.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.1 in | 54.1 in | 1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 44.2 in | 42.0 in | 2.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 37.5 in | 0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.9 in | 57.1 in | -0.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.9 in | 53.4 in | 0.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.3 in | 38.1 in | -0.8 in |
Total Legroom | 81.5 in (over 2 rows) | 80.1 in (over 2 rows) | 1.4 in |
Cargo Volume | 14.9 ft3 | 15.8 ft3 | -0.9 ft3 |
2007 Infiniti M Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 275-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Ample, yet feels built for speed see full Infiniti M review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 275-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The front seats are better padded than the 2006 and more comfortable see full Infiniti M review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 275-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
I sit very tall, and have lots of headroom in this car see full Infiniti M review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 275-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
lots of leg space. very comfortable seats see full Infiniti M review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 325-horsepower 4.5L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Very comfy, yet generally supportive. Highly adjustable with two memory options. Cooled and heated seats are wonderful. see full Infiniti M review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 335-horsepower 4.5L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Most front leg room compared to similar vehicles at the time. Even rear leg room fair. First car I owned with rear view camera still working well with great color and resolution. see full Infiniti M review |
2007 Infiniti M Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 335-horsepower 4.5L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Plenty see full Infiniti M review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 335-horsepower 4.5L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Great--the Sport model has really good side bolstering and adjustable lumbar support + heated AND cooled seats. see full Infiniti M review |
2016 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2016 | Chevrolet's designers styled the new Malibu's instrument panel to appear low and out of the way, such that the front seat feels especially roomy and the view forward seems more open than in most competitors, including the Kia (the instrument panel in which seems significantly higher and more imposing). In the tested car, which had every option except the panoramic sunroof, headroom was so abundant I could have worn a fedora. The Kia Optima might have as much front headroom when similarly without a sunroof. The official specs, which often don't reflect real world differences, suggest it should have even more than the Malibu. But you cannot get a highly equipped Optima without the sunroof, as it's part of a large package on the SX and standard on the SX Limited. Though the Malibu's windshield is relatively large, you won't find outward visibility among the reasons to buy one. The Chevrolet's front pillars remain on the thick side, its instrument panel is considerably deeper than the Kia's, and the view to the sides and rear also could be more open. In the Optima, the view to the sides is more open but that to the rear is not. I did find the Cherolet's front seats more form-fitting and comfortable than the Optima's. The Kia's quilted seats aren't as cushy as they appear. see full Chevrolet Malibu review |
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