Model Year | 2014 | 2008 | |
Model | Cadillac ELR | Chevrolet Impala | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 2dr Coupe | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,695 mm | 2,807 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,724 mm | 5,090 mm | -1 mm |
Width | 1,847 mm | 1,852 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,420 mm | 1,491 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,837 kg | 1,667 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 35 L | 66 L | -31 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 937 mm | 1,001 mm | 936 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,402 mm | 1,491 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,344 mm | 1,433 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,072 mm | 1,074 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 881 mm | 960 mm | -79 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,267 mm | 1,488 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,234 mm | 1,453 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 853 mm | 955 mm | -102 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,925 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,029 mm (over 2 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume | 297 L | 527 L | -230 L |
2014 Cadillac ELR Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2014 | Both cars have comfortable front seats, but the ELR's provide more lateral support, at least with the $2,450 brown interior option (which adds power adjusters to their modestly sized side bolsters). Front seat access isn't among the ELR's strengths. As is often the case with coupes, the doors are long and heavy. see full Cadillac ELR review |
2014 Cadillac ELR Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
The Volt's rear seat is pretty tight. The Cadillac ELR's is even tighter. At 5-9, I barely have enough space for my head and knees, and this when sitting behind someone my own size. Put someone taller in the front seat, and even pre-teens will have trouble squeezing into the back seat. This being a two-door, rear seat access is also dicey. The Tesla's rear seat is far roomier than either GM car's. Plus a rear-facing third row is optional. see full Cadillac ELR review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2014 Cadillac ELR.
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 |