Model Year | 2007 | 2010 | |
Model | Infiniti M | Toyota Highlander | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 114.2 in | 109.8 in | 4.4 in |
Length | 192.6 in | 188.4 in | 4.2 in |
Width | 70.8 in | 75.2 in | -4.4 in |
Height | 59.4 in | 68.1 in | -8.7 in |
Curb Weight | 3889 lb. | 3847 lb. | 42 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.0 gal. | 19.2 gal. | 0.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.6 in | 40.6 in | -1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.2 in | 59.7 in | -1.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.1 in | 56.7 in | -1.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 44.2 in | 43.2 in | 1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 40.1 in | -2.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.9 in | 59.5 in | -2.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.9 in | 56.5 in | -2.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.3 in | 38.3 in | -1 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 36.3 in | -36.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 55.0 in | -55 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 42.3 in | -42.3 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 29.2 in | -29.2 in |
Total Legroom | 81.5 in (over 2 rows) | 110.7 in (over 3 rows) | -29.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.9 ft3 | 10.3 ft3 | 4.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 14.9 | 42.3 ft3 | -27.4 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 14.9 ft3 | 95.4 ft3 | -80.5 ft3 |
2007 Infiniti M Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 275-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Ample, yet feels built for speed see full Infiniti M review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 275-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The front seats are better padded than the 2006 and more comfortable see full Infiniti M review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 275-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
I sit very tall, and have lots of headroom in this car see full Infiniti M review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 275-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
lots of leg space. very comfortable seats see full Infiniti M review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 325-horsepower 4.5L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Very comfy, yet generally supportive. Highly adjustable with two memory options. Cooled and heated seats are wonderful. see full Infiniti M review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 335-horsepower 4.5L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Most front leg room compared to similar vehicles at the time. Even rear leg room fair. First car I owned with rear view camera still working well with great color and resolution. see full Infiniti M review |
2007 Infiniti M Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 335-horsepower 4.5L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Plenty see full Infiniti M review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 335-horsepower 4.5L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Great--the Sport model has really good side bolstering and adjustable lumbar support + heated AND cooled seats. see full Infiniti M review |
2010 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr SUV 187-horsepower 2.7L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Lots of room in the second row, including seats that recline and move back & forth. Having the third row as an option for occasional use was really the deciding factor. see full Toyota Highlander review |
2010 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr SUV 245-horsepower 3.5L V6 Hybrid CVT AWD |
Third row minimal legroom see full Toyota Highlander review |
2009 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Only two seats in the 2nd row, very small leg room in the 3rd row. see full Toyota Highlander review |
2009 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
seats were hard and flat. Even top of the line luxury model seats were a big disappointment . . . one of the principal reasons we did not choose this vehicle see full Toyota Highlander review |