Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | |
Model | Lexus RX | Infiniti M | |
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Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
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Wheelbase | 107.9 in | 114.2 in | -6.3 in |
Length | 187.8 in | 194.7 in | -6.9 in |
Width | 74.2 in | 72.6 in | 1.6 in |
Height | 66.3 in | 59.1 in | 7.2 in |
Curb Weight | 4178 lb. | 3858 lb. | 320 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.2 gal. | 20.0 gal. | -0.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.1 in | 39.1 in | 0 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.0 in | 58.4 in | -0.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.6 in | 54.3 in | 1.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.1 in | 44.0 in | -0.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.7 in | 37.7 in | 0 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.6 in | 56.7 in | 0.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.5 in | 53.5 in | 1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.8 in | 36.2 in | 0.6 in |
Total Legroom | 79.9 in (over 2 rows) | 80.2 in (over 2 rows) | -0.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 40.0 ft3 | 14.9 ft3 | 25.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 80.3 ft3 | 14.9 ft3 | 65.4 ft3 |
2012 Lexus RX Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2013 | Lexus have also tended to be more comfortable than competitors. The front seats in the RX are generously sized and very comfortably shaped. They're softer than those in competitors (the Cadillac SRX's buckets are borderline hard), yet are properly supportive. Though the side bolsters aren't large--only the upholstery, black with white perforations, differs from the regular RX 350--lateral support is sufficient for how the Lexus asks to be driven (we'll get to this). see full Lexus RX review |
2012 Lexus RX Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
Probably because they were designed to fold in a single step to form a nearly flat floor, the 40-20-40 rear seats in the RX 350 aren't nearly as comfortable as the front seats. Passengers have plenty of room, but the seat cushion is too low to provide adults with thigh support and the seat back is too flat. The rear seat in the SRX isn't as roomy, and isn't much more comfortable. But I'd much rather spend time in the back seat of some other competitors. see full Lexus RX review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2012 Lexus RX.
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 |