Chevrolet Impala (2008) vs. Audi A4 / S4 (2016) Specs

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2008 Chevrolet Impala and 2016 Audi A4 / S4 Specifications

Model Year	2008	2016
Model	Chevrolet Impala	Audi A4 / S4
Engine	5.3L V8 OHV-2v 303 hp@5600 323 lb-ft@4400	supercharged 3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 333 hp@5500 325 lb-ft@2900
Transmission	4-speed automatic	7-speed automated manual
Drivetrain	FWD	AWD
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	110.5 in	110.6 in	-0.1 in
Length	200.4 in	185.1 in	15.3 in
Width	72.9 in	71.9 in	1 in
Height	58.7 in	56.2 in	2.5 in
Curb Weight	3790 lb.	3935 lb.	-145 lb.
Fuel Capacity	17.5 gal.	16.9 gal.	0.6 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.4 in	40.0 in	-0.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	58.7 in	55.5 in	3.2 in
Hip Room, Row 1	56.4 in	0.0 in	56.4 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.3 in	41.3 in	1 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.8 in	37.5 in	0.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	58.6 in	54.3 in	4.3 in
Hip Room, Row 2	57.2 in	0.0 in	57.2 in
Legroom, Row 2	37.6 in	35.2 in	2.4 in
Total Legroom	79.9 in (over 2 rows)	76.5 in (over 2 rows)	3.4 in
Cargo Volume	18.6 ft³	12.4 ft³	6.2 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

2016 Audi A4 / S4 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Comment
2017	Before the 2009 model year redesign, the Audi A4's back seat was too tight for adults of more than average size, and marginal even for these. With the 2017 the back seat has grown yet again. Not only this, but the cushion is higher off the floor than in previous A4s or in competitors, such that it's now the most comfortable in the class. This said, the rear doors could open more widely, such that I struggled to get a decent photo of the rear seat. Since its 2014 model year redesign the Lexus IS has had a passably roomy rear seat, but it can't match the Audi's for comfort. see full Audi A4 / S4 review

2016 Audi A4 / S4 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Comment
	Pressed to come up with another con, I might offer the front seats. There's nothing bad about them. There's just nothing outstanding about them, either. Those in the sport-trim Lexus provide more lateral support and feel more comfortable to me. (With seats personal impressions are bound to vary, so definitely evaluate them yourself.) see full Audi A4 / S4 review

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