Model Year | 2012 | 2015 | |
Model | Infiniti M | Nissan Altima | |
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Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 114.2 in | 109.3 in | 4.9 in |
Length | 194.7 in | 191.5 in | 3.2 in |
Width | 72.6 in | 72.0 in | 0.6 in |
Height | 59.1 in | 57.9 in | 1.2 in |
Curb Weight | 3858 lb. | 3108 lb. | 750 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.0 gal. | 18.0 gal. | 2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.1 in | 40.0 in | -0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.4 in | 56.4 in | 2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.3 in | 54.0 in | 0.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 44.0 in | 45.0 in | -1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.7 in | 37.1 in | 0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.7 in | 56.4 in | 0.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.5 in | 52.1 in | 1.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.2 in | 36.1 in | 0.1 in |
Total Legroom | 80.2 in (over 2 rows) | 81.1 in (over 2 rows) | -0.9 in |
Cargo Volume | 14.9 ft3 | 15.4 ft3 | -0.5 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 |
2015 Nissan Altima Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2014 | 4dr Sedan 182-horsepower 2.5L I4 CVT FWD |
best seats... most comfortable! I wont go back to Honda. dang. see full Nissan Altima review |
2014 | 4dr Sedan 182-horsepower 2.5L I4 CVT FWD |
I bought this car because of the front seat leg room. I'm 6' 5" tall with a 36" inseam. This is the first car I've ever owned that I fit in perfectly. The cloth bucket seats are very comfortable. Every control is in easy reach even though I have the seat as far back as it can go. The tilt and telescoping steering wheel is great. This is the first mid size sedan since I've owned. It has more interior room than a 1999 Buick LeSabre I owned 10 years ago. see full Nissan Altima review |
2014 | 4dr Sedan 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
The seats are quite comfortable. They feel like they have memory foam in them. see full Nissan Altima review |
2014 | 4dr Sedan 182-horsepower 2.5L I4 CVT FWD |
Superb see full Nissan Altima review |
2014 | 4dr Sedan 182-horsepower 2.5L I4 CVT FWD |
Adequate see full Nissan Altima review |