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Chevrolet Impala (2008) vs. Chevrolet Equinox (2009) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2008 Chevrolet Impala and 2009 Chevrolet Equinox specs.

2008 Chevrolet Impala and 2009 Chevrolet Equinox Specifications

Model Year 2008 2009  
Model Chevrolet Impala Chevrolet Equinox  
Engine 5.3L V8
OHV-2v
303 hp@5600
323 lb-ft@4400
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
264 hp@6500
250 lb-ft@2300
 
Transmission 4-speed automatic 6-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain FWD FWD  
Body 4dr Sedan 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 110.5 in 112.5 in -2 in
Length 200.4 in 188.8 in 11.6 in
Width 72.9 in 71.4 in 1.5 in
Height 58.7 in 69.3 in -10.6 in
Curb Weight 3790 lb. 3810 lb. -20 lb.
Fuel Capacity 17.5 gal. 17.0 gal. 0.5 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 39.4 in 40.9 in -1.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 58.7 in 55.7 in 3 in
Hip Room, Row 1 56.4 in 51.1 in 5.3 in
Legroom, Row 1 42.3 in 41.2 in 1.1 in
Headroom, Row 2 37.8 in 40.1 in -2.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 58.6 in 55.9 in 2.7 in
Hip Room, Row 2 57.2 in 51.3 in 5.9 in
Legroom, Row 2 37.6 in 41.2 in -3.6 in
Total Legroom 79.9 in (over 2 rows) 82.4 in (over 2 rows) -2.5 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 18.6 ft3 35.7 ft3 -17.1 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 18.6 ft3 67.1 ft3 -48.5 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Chevrolet Impala

2008 Chevrolet Impala Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Chevrolet Equinox

2009 Chevrolet Equinox Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2010 4dr SUV 182-horsepower 2.4L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Front seat comfort and room is great. Driver side lumbar support continues to work great. see full Chevrolet Equinox review
2010 4dr SUV 182-horsepower 2.4L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
We really like the track sliding nature of the rear seat. Give passengers in the back plenty of leg room. Also, the large rear doors make it quite easy for our aging parents to get in and out of this vehicle. This feature, more than any other, really "sold" us on the Chevy Equinox. see full Chevrolet Equinox review
2010 4dr SUV 182-horsepower 2.4L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
The equinox was one of the very few cars that could swallow both a double stroller and two infant seats with ease. see full Chevrolet Equinox review
2008 4dr SUV 185-horsepower 3.4L V6
5-speed automatic FWD
The bucket seats are at a perfect height for easy entry and exit. Also there is a liftable arm rest between the seats for storing purse, etc. which eliminates the need for reaching to the back when the passenger seat is occupied. see full Chevrolet Equinox review
2008 4dr SUV 185-horsepower 3.4L V6
5-speed automatic FWD
Ample leg and hip room. I am only 5foot 4 inches but have a wide posterior. Seat is comfortable for me. My son is 6 foot 3 inches and medium build. He has ample leg and body room. see full Chevrolet Equinox review
2008 4dr SUV 185-horsepower 3.4L V6
5-speed automatic FWD
The rear bench seat can slide forward or back. When slid back, there is ample leg room for even the tallest of passengers. see full Chevrolet Equinox review
2008 4dr SUV 264-horsepower 3.6L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
The rear seat can slide forward and back 8" providing generous leg room for rear passengers. see full Chevrolet Equinox review
2009 Chevrolet Equinox Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2010 4dr SUV 182-horsepower 2.4L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
I like the firmness of the front seats, but others may have an issue with it. Seat width leans to the narrow side however, and shoulder room is merely adequate. see full Chevrolet Equinox review
2010 4dr SUV 182-horsepower 2.4L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Rear seat legroom is phenominal (and one of the big reasons I chose the Equinox) when you slide it all the way back. This is the first vehicle I've owned where you can fit 4 6'+ people without anyone having to readjust their seats or compromise in any way. The rear seats also recline to a small degree which is an added bonus. see full Chevrolet Equinox review
 
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