Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | |
Model | Chevrolet Impala | Ford Mustang | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Coupe | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 110.5 in | 107.1 in | 3.4 in |
Length | 200.4 in | 187.6 in | 12.8 in |
Width | 72.9 in | 73.9 in | -1 in |
Height | 58.7 in | 55.4 in | 3.3 in |
Curb Weight | 3674 lb. | 3373 lb. | 301 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.5 gal. | 16.0 gal. | 1.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.4 in | 38.6 in | 0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.7 in | 55.4 in | 3.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 56.4 in | 53.6 in | 2.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.3 in | 42.7 in | -0.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 34.7 in | 3.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.6 in | 53.4 in | 5.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 57.2 in | 46.8 in | 10.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 30.3 in | 7.3 in |
Total Legroom | 79.9 in (over 2 rows) | 73 in (over 2 rows) | 6.9 in |
Cargo Volume | 18.6 ft3 | 13.1 ft3 | 5.5 ft3 |
2008 Chevrolet Impala Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 233-horsepower 3.9L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Good support for legs and back. Seat adjusts to fit most people. see full Chevrolet Impala review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 211-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Wide open... see full Chevrolet Impala review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 211-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Perhaps the largest rear seat in a sedan. Can squeeze three normal adults. see full Chevrolet Impala review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 211-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Large seat for my large seat, very good lumbar support, good power adjustments. see full Chevrolet Impala review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 233-horsepower 3.9L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Very easy to get in and out of this car. Front seat is roomy and fairly comfortable. see full Chevrolet Impala review |
2008 Chevrolet Impala Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 211-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Large trunk space seems to sacrifise rear seat area. see full Chevrolet Impala review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 233-horsepower 3.9L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
When the drivers seat is all the way back there is little rear seat legroom for tall folks. see full Chevrolet Impala review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 211-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Not enough leg room. see full Chevrolet Impala review |
2008 Ford Mustang Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 2dr Coupe 300-horsepower 4.6L V8 5-speed manual RWD |
Perfect seating position for both of us. Nice cush for your tush see full Ford Mustang review |
2008 Ford Mustang Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 2dr Coupe 300-horsepower 4.6L V8 5-speed manual RWD |
There is very little rear leg room, but this car isn't meant to be a people carrier. It is nice that there are rear seats, but anyone that is not a small child will have a hard time sitting in the back. see full Ford Mustang review |
2008 | 2dr Coupe supercharged 500hp 5.4L V8 6-speed manual RWD |
waste of space, no good for seating, so should have been made for storage see full Ford Mustang review |
2007 | 2dr Coupe 210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed manual RWD |
While our present government may blow off the standards & principles of the Geneva Convention, I still find them worthy enough to abide. Mustang rear seats are in clear violation. see full Ford Mustang review |