Model Year | 2008 | 2006 | |
Model | Chevrolet Impala | Acura RSX | |
Engine | 5.3L V8 OHV-2v 303 hp@5600 323 lb-ft@4400 |
2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 201 hp@7800 140 lb-ft@7000 |
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Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 6-speed manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 110.5 in | 101.2 in | 9.3 in |
Length | 200.4 in | 172.4 in | 28 in |
Width | 72.9 in | 67.9 in | 5 in |
Height | 58.7 in | 54.9 in | 3.8 in |
Curb Weight | 3790 lb. | 2840 lb. | 950 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.5 gal. | 13.2 gal. | 4.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.4 in | 37.8 in | 1.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.7 in | 52.6 in | 6.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 56.4 in | 51.1 in | 5.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.3 in | 43.1 in | -0.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 34.1 in | 3.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.6 in | 51.3 in | 7.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 57.2 in | 46.2 in | 11 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 29.2 in | 8.4 in |
Total Legroom | 79.9 in (over 2 rows) | 72.3 in (over 2 rows) | 7.6 in |
Cargo Volume | 18.6 ft3 | 16.0 ft3 | 2.6 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 |
2006 Acura RSX Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 2dr Hatch 201-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
The rear seat is not much use if the front passengers are over 6ft. Very little head/leg room. But you don’t buy this type of car to haul 4 people around. But in a pinch I’ve had 4 in there, and I’m 6’4”. see full Acura RSX review |