Model Year | 2011 | 2007 | |
Model | Infiniti M | Toyota Highlander | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 114.2 in | 106.9 in | 7.3 in |
Length | 194.7 in | 184.6 in | 10.1 in |
Width | 72.6 in | 71.9 in | 0.7 in |
Height | 59.1 in | 67.9 in | -8.8 in |
Curb Weight | 3858 lb. | 3516 lb. | 342 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.0 gal. | 19.1 gal. | 0.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.1 in | 40.0 in | -0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.4 in | 57.9 in | 0.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.3 in | 55.1 in | -0.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 44.0 in | 40.7 in | 3.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.7 in | 39.8 in | -2.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.7 in | 57.0 in | -0.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.5 in | 54.9 in | -1.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.2 in | 36.4 in | -0.2 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 32.3 in | -32.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 53.2 in | -53.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 39.8 in | -39.8 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 30.2 in | -30.2 in |
Total Legroom | 80.2 in (over 2 rows) | 107.3 in (over 3 rows) | -27.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.9 ft3 | 10.5 ft3 | 4.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 14.9 | 39.7 ft3 | -24.8 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 14.9 ft3 | 80.6 ft3 | -65.7 ft3 |
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 |
2007 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Third row seating and 2nd row has more leg room than the Murano by about 1". see full Toyota Highlander review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
4 cup holders see full Toyota Highlander review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Limo-like leg room and captains chairs see full Toyota Highlander review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 209-horsepower 3.3L V6 Hybrid CVT AWD |
The widest seats of all Midsize SUVs (X5, Q7, Tourag, Cayenne, etc.) see full Toyota Highlander review |
2006 | 4dr SUV 215-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
Ease of entry and exit and the spacious leg room. see full Toyota Highlander review |
2007 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
3rd row seat is full bench seat and individual side can not be raised or lowered independently. Access and available room much less than MDX. see full Toyota Highlander review |