Model Year | 2012 | 2009 | |
Model | Infiniti M | Hyundai Santa Fe | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 114.2 in | 106.3 in | 7.9 in |
Length | 194.7 in | 184.1 in | 10.6 in |
Width | 72.6 in | 74.4 in | -1.8 in |
Height | 59.1 in | 67.9 in | -8.8 in |
Curb Weight | 3858 lb. | 3727 lb. | 131 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 | 59.5 in | -1.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.3 in | 55.8 in | -1.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 44.0 in | 42.6 in | 1.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.7 in | 39.6 in | -1.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.7 in | 58.6 in | -1.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.5 in | 55.0 in | -1.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.2 in | 36.8 in | -0.6 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 34.8 in | -34.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 53.9 in | -53.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 44.6 in | -44.6 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 31.3 in | -31.3 in |
Total Legroom | 80.2 in (over 2 rows) | 110.7 in (over 3 rows) | -30.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.9 ft3 | 10.0 ft3 | 4.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 14.9 | 34.2 ft3 | -19.3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 14.9 ft3 | 78.2 ft3 | -63.3 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 Santa Fe Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr SUV 175-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Fits my back and legs better than my last car see full Hyundai Santa Fe review |
2008 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 148hp 2.2L I4 Diesel 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
It has leather seats with electric adjustment, so I can get a good seating position. see full Hyundai Santa Fe review |