Model Year | 2010 | 2010 | |
Model | Infiniti M | Lexus IS | |
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Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 114.2 in | 107.5 in | 6.7 in |
Length | 192.6 in | 180.1 in | 12.5 in |
Width | 70.8 in | 70.9 in | -0.1 in |
Height | 59.4 in | 56.1 in | 3.3 in |
Curb Weight | 3857 lb. | 3455 lb. | 402 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.0 gal. | 17.2 gal. | 2.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.6 in | 37.2 in | 2.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.2 in | 54.4 in | 3.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.1 in | 54.1 in | 1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 44.2 in | 43.9 in | 0.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 36.7 in | 1.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.9 in | 52.7 in | 4.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.9 in | 53.7 in | 0.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.3 in | 30.6 in | 6.7 in |
Total Legroom | 81.5 in (over 2 rows) | 74.5 in (over 2 rows) | 7 in |
Cargo Volume | 14.9 ft3 | 13.0 ft3 | 1.9 ft3 |
2010 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 |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 325-horsepower 4.5L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Huge rear seat with tons of space. Passengers routinly comment on how comfortable it is. Significantly more rear seat room then 5 series BMW. Ininiti G35/37 has more rear seat than the 5 series. see full Infiniti M review |
2010 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 |
2010 Lexus IS Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 204-horsepower 2.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Legroom felt narrow for passenger over tranny tunnel. see full Lexus IS review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 204-horsepower 2.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Lousey seats: uncomfortable and build is cheap and not conforming to human posture. But, seems last several years most cars have lousey, cheap and uncomfortable seats. see full Lexus IS review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 204-horsepower 2.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Cramped rear seat. Minimal knee and leg room when there is a front driver/passenger. Minimal room for the toddler when sitting in a car seat. Seats 2 small kids at best. see full Lexus IS review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 306-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
This is a small car. Interior seating is comfortable but tight. Unless the driver is very short, forget about the back seat. see full Lexus IS review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 306-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Don't buy this car if you ever plan on carrying four adults. see full Lexus IS review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 204-horsepower 2.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Yeah, the back is small but still big enough to handle for the poor rear seat passengers. see full Lexus IS review |