Model Year | 2006 | 2011 | |
Model | Chevrolet Impala / Monte Carlo | Acura MDX | |
Engine | 5.3L V8 OHV-2v 303 hp@5600 323 lb-ft@4400 |
3.7L V6 OHC-4v 300 hp@6300 270 lb-ft@4500 |
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Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 110.5 in | 108.3 in | 2.2 in |
Length | 200.4 in | 191.6 in | 8.8 in |
Width | 72.9 in | 78.5 in | -5.6 in |
Height | 58.7 in | 68.2 in | -9.5 in |
Curb Weight | 3712 lb. | 4550 lb. | -838 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.5 gal. | 21.0 gal. | -3.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.4 in | 39.2 in | 0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.7 in | 61.6 in | -2.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 56.4 in | 59.0 in | -2.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.3 in | 41.2 in | 1.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 38.6 in | -0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.6 in | 61.5 in | -2.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 57.2 in | 59.1 in | -1.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 38.7 in | -1.1 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 37.5 in | -37.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 57.1 in | -57.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 42.0 in | -42 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 29.1 in | -29.1 in |
Total Legroom | 79.9 in (over 2 rows) | 109 in (over 3 rows) | -29.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 18.6 ft3 | 15.0 ft3 | 3.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 18.6 | 42.9 ft3 | -24.3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 18.6 ft3 | 83.5 ft3 | -64.9 ft3 |
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 |
2011 Acura MDX Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The interior prioritizes appearance over actual utility; it's surprisingly cramped for such a large vehicle. For example, my Highlander is roughly the same size externally but seems downright cavernous on the inside in comparison. A rear passenger can fully stretch out in the Toyota. Not so in the Acura. see full Acura MDX review |