Model Year | 2011 | 2020 | |
Model | Infiniti M | Lexus ES | |
Engine | |||
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,901 mm | 2,870 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,945 mm | 4,976 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,844 mm | 1,864 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,501 mm | 1,445 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,750 kg | 1,655 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 76 L | 60 L | 16 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 993 mm | 953 mm | 40 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,483 mm | 1,420 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,379 mm | 1,397 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,118 mm | 1,077 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 958 mm | 960 mm | -2 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,440 mm | 1,379 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,359 mm | 1,379 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 919 mm | 996 mm | -77 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,037 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,073 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume | 422 L | 473 L | -51 L |
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 |
2020 Lexus ES Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2019 | From 2014 on Mazdas have had their front wheels located farther from the passenger compartment than the typical front-wheel-drive car. This opens up space for larger exhaust manifolds behind the engine, for improved performance and efficiency. It also gives the cars more attractive, rear-wheel-drive-like proportions. But it has a price: reduced rear legroom. The Lexus ES provides rear seat passengers with much more room to stretch their legs. Sitting in the rear seat, I can barely reach the front seatback with an outstretched arm. While the first few generations of the Lexus ES were related to the Toyota Camry, the 2013 and 2019 are related to the larger Toyota Avalon. This said, I should also note that the rear seat cushion is the Lexus is mounted somehwat low to the floor, so rear seat passengers also have more need to stretch out if they desire under-thigh support. The new Lexus ES is the sleekest and sportiest to date, and sporty rear roof line's also have a price. see full Lexus ES review |
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