Chevrolet Impala / Monte Carlo (2006) vs. Acura MDX (2012) Specs

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2006 Chevrolet Impala / Monte Carlo and 2012 Acura MDX Specifications

Model Year	2006	2012
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
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

2012 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

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