Model Year | 2006 | 2008 | |
Model | Chevrolet Impala / Monte Carlo | BMW 1-Series | |
Engine | 5.3L V8 OHV-2v 303 hp@5600 323 lb-ft@4400 |
turbocharged 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 300 hp@5800 300 lb-ft@1400 |
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Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
Body | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 110.5 in | 104.7 in | 5.8 in |
Length | 196.7 in | 171.7 in | 25 in |
Width | 72.9 in | 68.8 in | 4.1 in |
Height | 55.8 in | 56.0 in | -0.2 in |
Curb Weight | 3513 lb. | 3384 lb. | 129 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.5 gal. | 14.0 gal. | 3.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.1 in | 37.9 in | 0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.3 in | 54.0 in | 4.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.2 in | 0.0 in | 55.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.4 in | 41.4 in | 1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.5 in | 37.1 in | -0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.0 in | 53.4 in | 3.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.5 in | 0.0 in | 55.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.8 in | 32.0 in | 3.8 in |
Total Legroom | 78.2 in (over 2 rows) | 73.4 in (over 2 rows) | 4.8 in |
Cargo Volume | 15.8 ft3 | 10.0 ft3 | 5.8 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 |
2008 BMW 1-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 2dr Coupe turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Good seats, very adjustable. see full BMW 1-Series review |
2008 | 2dr Coupe 230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Sport seats are great see full BMW 1-Series review |
2008 BMW 1-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 2dr Convertible 230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Either young children for longer drives or most adults for trips below 30-40 miles each way. Just a "small car" (though with more rear-room that Lexus 250-350 4-door series!). see full BMW 1-Series review |
2008 | 2dr Coupe turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD |
Impractical for adults for anything but short runs see full BMW 1-Series review |