Infiniti M (2011) vs. Jaguar XJ (2012) Specs

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2011 Infiniti M and 2012 Jaguar XJ Specifications

Model Year	2011	2012
Model	Infiniti M	Jaguar XJ
Engine	5.6L V8 DOHC-4v 420 hp@6000 417 lb-ft@4400	supercharged 5.0L V8 DOHC-4v 470 hp@6000 424 lb-ft@2500
Transmission	7-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	RWD	RWD
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	114.2 in	119.4 in	-5.2 in
Length	194.7 in	201.7 in	-7 in
Width	72.6 in	74.6 in	-2 in
Height	59.1 in	57.0 in	2.1 in
Curb Weight	4028 lb.	4281 lb.	-253 lb.
Fuel Capacity	20.0 gal.	21.7 gal.	-1.7 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.1 in	38.4 in	0.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	58.4 in	58.3 in	0.1 in
Hip Room, Row 1	54.3 in	58.3 in	-4 in
Legroom, Row 1	44.0 in	41.5 in	2.5 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.7 in	38.6 in	-0.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	56.7 in	58.2 in	-1.5 in
Hip Room, Row 2	53.5 in	58.3 in	-4.8 in
Legroom, Row 2	36.2 in	38.9 in	-2.7 in
Total Legroom	80.2 in (over 2 rows)	80.4 in (over 2 rows)	-0.2 in
Cargo Volume	14.9 ft³	15.2 ft³	-0.3 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

2012 Jaguar XJ Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Comment
2013	This sporty, tailored theme continues with the shape of the 20-way-adjustable front seats. The A8's seats have even more adjustments, yet no matter how much you fiddle with them aren't nearly as form-fitting or as cosseting. The XJ's more precisely shaped, cushy (yet not at all mushy) buckets seem much more tailored to the human form. The space between their modestly sized but firm bolsters can be adjusted to provide more lateral support when this is called for. The only noteworthy shortcoming of the XJ's front seats: though the headrests can be manually adjusted fore-and-aft, even in their most rearward position these press a bit much against the back of my head. Your physique and experience may vary. The rear seats are similarly form-fitting, but without a center console to rob space. see full Jaguar XJ review

2012 Jaguar XJ Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Comment
	As mentioned when discussing the driving position, the XJ's front seat doesn't feel nearly as roomy as those in the Audi and BMW. But it also feels sportier. What's your priority? see full Jaguar XJ review

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