Model Year | 2015 | 2012 | |
Model | Lexus CT | Infiniti M | |
Engine | 1.8L I4 Hybrid DOHC-4v 98 hp@5200 105 lb-ft@4000 |
3.5L V6 Hybrid DOHC-4v 302 hp@6800 258 lb-ft@5000 |
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Transmission | CVT | 7-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 102.4 in | 114.2 in | -11.8 in |
Length | 170.1 in | 194.7 in | -24.6 in |
Width | 69.5 in | 72.6 in | -3.1 in |
Height | 56.7 in | 59.1 in | -2.4 in |
Curb Weight | 3130 lb. | 4129 lb. | -999 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 11.9 gal. | 20.0 gal. | -8.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.8 in | 39.1 in | -1.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.9 in | 58.4 in | -4.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.0 in | 54.3 in | -1.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.5 in | 44.0 in | -2.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.0 in | 37.7 in | -0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.6 in | 56.7 in | -4.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 51.8 in | 53.5 in | -1.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 32.9 in | 36.2 in | -3.3 in |
Total Legroom | 74.4 in (over 2 rows) | 80.2 in (over 2 rows) | -5.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.3 ft3 | 14.9 ft3 | -0.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 32.0 ft3 | 14.9 ft3 | 17.1 ft3 |
2015 Lexus CT Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2014 | 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.8L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
Lexus design is in a class of its own. The interior layout is straight and simple, and everything is where you expect it to be. Although faced with great swathes leather and technology in front of the driver, the most noticeable feature was how comfortable the seats were. Eve in the lowest-price Lexus available sat thrones on par with top-tier German luxury. Simple, I admit, but it?s important, and Lexus has nailed it. see full Lexus CT review |
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 |