Model Year | 2012 | 2009 | |
Model | Infiniti M | Hyundai Azera | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 114.2 in | 109.4 in | 4.8 in |
Length | 194.7 in | 192.7 in | 2 in |
Width | 72.6 in | 72.8 in | -0.2 in |
Height | 59.1 in | 58.7 in | 0.4 in |
Curb Weight | 3858 lb. | 3629 lb. | 229 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.0 gal. | 19.8 gal. | 0.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.1 in | 40.2 in | -1.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.4 in | 57.9 in | 0.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.3 in | 55.5 in | -1.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 44.0 in | 43.7 in | 0.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.7 in | 38.2 in | -0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.7 in | 57.1 in | -0.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.5 in | 55.1 in | -1.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.2 in | 38.2 in | -2 in |
Total Legroom | 80.2 in (over 2 rows) | 81.9 in (over 2 rows) | -1.7 in |
Cargo Volume | 14.9 ft3 | 16.6 ft3 | -1.7 ft3 |
2012 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 |
2012 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 |
2009 Hyundai Azera Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
This car is spacious and very easy to get into and out of. It allows one to sit up high and still have plentiful headroom. see full Hyundai Azera review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Easy step-in combined with excellent headroom means my 96 year old mother in law can get in and out without effort! She can cross her legs when seated. see full Hyundai Azera review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The pitch between front and rear seats is huge. The rear door opens wider than almost any other current model, and my 97 year old mother in law can get in and out easily. see full Hyundai Azera review |