Model Year | 2011 | 2010 | |
Model | Infiniti M | Chevrolet Malibu | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 114.2 in | 112.3 in | 1.9 in |
Length | 194.7 in | 191.8 in | 2.9 in |
Width | 72.6 in | 70.3 in | 2.3 in |
Height | 59.1 in | 57.1 in | 2 in |
Curb Weight | 3858 lb. | 3450 lb. | 408 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.0 gal. | 16.0 gal. | 4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.1 in | 39.4 in | -0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.4 in | 55.9 in | 2.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.3 in | 53.0 in | 1.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 44.0 in | 42.2 in | 1.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.7 in | 37.2 in | 0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.7 in | 53.9 in | 2.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.5 in | 52.1 in | 1.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.2 in | 37.6 in | -1.4 in |
Total Legroom | 80.2 in (over 2 rows) | 79.8 in (over 2 rows) | 0.4 in |
Cargo Volume | 14.9 ft3 | 15.1 ft3 | -0.2 ft3 |
2011 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 |
2011 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 |
2010 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Good legroom. Hip room is alittle tight in this year's Malibu. see full Chevrolet Malibu review |
2010 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
drivers seat is hard on my back, no matter how much I adjust...seems to be missing some foam on left side bolster...taking into dealer for possible replacement of seat cushion soon see full Chevrolet Malibu review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
After driving this car for a half hour, my back was in pain. How absolutely useless on a roadtrip. see full Chevrolet Malibu review |