Model Year | 2010 | 2017 | |
Model | Infiniti M | Nissan Maxima | |
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Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 114.2 in | 109.3 in | 4.9 in |
Length | 192.6 in | 192.8 in | -0.2 in |
Width | 70.8 in | 73.2 in | -2.4 in |
Height | 59.4 in | 56.5 in | 2.9 in |
Curb Weight | 3857 lb. | 3471 lb. | 386 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.0 gal. | 18.0 gal. | 2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.6 in | 39.4 in | 0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.2 in | 56.7 in | 1.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.1 in | 54.2 in | 0.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 44.2 in | 45.0 in | -0.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 36.7 in | 1.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.9 in | 55.7 in | 1.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.9 in | 53.5 in | 0.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.3 in | 34.2 in | 3.1 in |
Total Legroom | 81.5 in (over 2 rows) | 79.2 in (over 2 rows) | 2.3 in |
Cargo Volume | 14.9 ft3 | 14.3 ft3 | 0.6 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 |
2017 Nissan Maxima Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2016 | Starting with the 2013 Altima and continuing with the 2015 Murano, the latest Nissans have had exceptionally comfortable front seats. The new Maxima's seats are based on the Altima's, but have some additional padding. While they don't feel as cushy and form-fitting to me as the Murano's, they're still more comfortable than the Acura TLX's front seats, which are themselves pretty good. The side bolsters are of similarly moderate size and aggressiveness in both cars, but the Maxima SR's Alcantara upholstery prevents sliding much better than the TLX's leather. see full Nissan Maxima review |
2017 Nissan Maxima Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
If you need an especially roomy rear seat, then the Maxima isn't your best bet. The Nissan does have an inch or two more rear knee room than the Acura TLX, and about an inch more rear headroom than the Lincoln MKZ (perhaps enough for someone six-feet tall), but the LaCrosse, Azera, and Avalon offer enough rear seat space for adults to not only fit but stretch out. see full Nissan Maxima review |
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