Model Year | 2011 | 2015 | |
Model | Infiniti M | Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban | |
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Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
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Wheelbase | 114.2 in | 116.0 in | -1.8 in |
Length | 194.7 in | 204.0 in | -9.3 in |
Width | 72.6 in | 80.5 in | -7.9 in |
Height | 59.1 in | 74.4 in | -15.3 in |
Curb Weight | 3858 lb. | 5466 lb. | -1608 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.0 gal. | 26.0 gal. | -6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.1 in | 42.8 in | -3.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.4 in | 64.8 in | -6.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.3 in | 60.8 in | -6.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 44.0 in | 45.3 in | -1.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.7 in | 38.7 in | -1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.7 in | 65.1 in | -8.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.5 in | 60.3 in | -6.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.2 in | 39.0 in | -2.8 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 38.1 in | -38.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 62.6 in | -62.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 49.3 in | -49.3 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 24.8 in | -24.8 in |
Total Legroom | 80.2 in (over 2 rows) | 109.1 in (over 3 rows) | -28.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.9 ft3 | 15.3 ft3 | -0.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 14.9 | 51.6 ft3 | -36.7 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 14.9 ft3 | 94.7 ft3 | -79.8 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 |
2015 Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2015 | Some (perhaps more than some) people are drawn to large SUVs because they like to feel like the king of the road when behind the wheel. Others need a lot of space while driving, or at least feel they do. Few vehicles have more front seat room than the new Tahoe. With an inch-and-a-half less shoulder room, the Ford's front-row dimensions aren't quite as generous, and its taller, shifter-festooned console is more intrusive. The front seats are comfortable in both. The Expedition's are a little wider and softer, and they're upholstered with especially rich hides in the King Ranch and Platinum (vs. the most recently tested and photographed Limited). Whether this is preferable is a matter of taste. see full Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban review |
2015 Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
Both the Tahoe and Expedition have roomy, comfortable second-row seats, with a slight edge to the higher cushions in the Chevrolet. Bonus points to the Tahoe for automatic rear climate controls (they're manual in the Expedition). Move to the third-row seat, and you'll wonder why, despite redesigns for 2007 and 2015, General Motors has stubbornly refused to follow Ford's 2003 switch from a solid rear axle to an independent rear suspension. With a solid axle, the rear floor must be high to permit the rear differential to travel up and down when a wheel hits a bump. Consequently, the Tahoe's third row seat must be very thinly constructed and mounted very close to the floor. Even pre-teen children won't be comfortable in it. In sharp contrast, the Expedition's third-row seat is higher off the floor than its second-row seat, much less the ridiculously low third row in the Tahoe, and is--surprise--considerably more comfortable as a result. The Suburban's third-row seat is roomier than the Tahoe's but still far inferior to the Expedition's. see full Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban review |
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