Acura RLX (2018) vs. Chevrolet Impala / Monte Carlo (2006) Specs

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2018 Acura RLX and 2006 Chevrolet Impala / Monte Carlo Specifications

Model Year	2018	2006
Model	Acura RLX	Chevrolet Impala / Monte Carlo
Engine	3.5L V6 OHC-4v 310 hp@6500 272 lb-ft@4500	5.3L V8 OHV-2v 303 hp@5600 323 lb-ft@4400
Transmission	10-speed shiftable automatic	4-speed automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	112.2 in	110.5 in	1.7 in
Length	198.1 in	200.4 in	-2.3 in
Width	74.4 in	72.9 in	1.5 in
Height	57.7 in	58.7 in	-1 in
Curb Weight	3977 lb.	3712 lb.	265 lb.
Fuel Capacity	18.5 gal.	17.5 gal.	1 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	37.6 in	39.4 in	-1.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	59.6 in	58.7 in	0.9 in
Hip Room, Row 1	55.9 in	56.4 in	-0.5 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.3 in	42.3 in	0 in
Headroom, Row 2	36.9 in	37.8 in	-0.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	57.0 in	58.6 in	-1.6 in
Hip Room, Row 2	54.5 in	57.2 in	-2.7 in
Legroom, Row 2	38.8 in	37.6 in	1.2 in
Total Legroom	81.1 in (over 2 rows)	79.9 in (over 2 rows)	1.2 in
Cargo Volume	14.9 ft³	18.6 ft³	-3.7 ft³

2018 Acura RLX Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2018	4dr Sedan	Everyone who sits in the back seats comments on the comfort and leg room. see full Acura RLX review

2006 Chevrolet Impala / Monte Carlo Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2006	4dr Sedan 211-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic FWD	Interior room is outstanding. Trunk room is phenomenal, especially with flip and fold flat rear seat. see full Chevrolet Impala / Monte Carlo review
2005	4dr Sedan 180-horsepower 3.4L V6 4-speed automatic FWD	Rear seat had good room. Passengers had good leg room. Only adults over 6ft would touch the backs of the front seat with their legs. Draw back was the low roof. see full Chevrolet Impala / Monte Carlo review

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