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2008 Chevrolet Impala and 2012 Chevrolet Equinox Specifications
| Model Year | 2008 | 2012 | |
| Model | Chevrolet Impala | Chevrolet Equinox | |
| Engine | 5.3L V8 OHV-2v 303 hp@5600 323 lb-ft@4400 |
3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 264 hp@6950 222 lb-ft@5100 |
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| 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 | 187.8 in | 12.6 in |
| Width | 72.9 in | 72.5 in | 0.4 in |
| Height | 58.7 in | 66.3 in | -7.6 in |
| Curb Weight | 3790 lb. | 3944 lb. | -154 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 17.5 gal. | 18.8 gal. | -1.3 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.4 in | 40.9 in | -1.5 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.7 in | 55.8 in | 2.9 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 56.4 in | 54.6 in | 1.8 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 42.3 in | 41.2 in | 1.1 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 39.2 in | -1.4 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.6 in | 55.3 in | 3.3 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 57.2 in | 51.1 in | 6.1 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 39.9 in | -2.3 in |
| Total Legroom | 79.9 in (over 2 rows) | 81.1 in (over 2 rows) | -1.2 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 18.6 ft3 | 31.5 ft3 | -12.9 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 18.6 ft3 | 63.7 ft3 | -45.1 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Chevrolet Impala
| 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 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Chevrolet Equinox
| 2012 Chevrolet Equinox Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2011 | 4dr SUV 182-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Just might be enough for a 7 footer. see full Chevrolet Equinox review |
| 2011 | 4dr SUV 182-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
It gets more comfortable the more I drive and I do take long drives at times see full Chevrolet Equinox review |
| 2011 | 4dr SUV 182-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
I have two children and they can ride back there comfortablely see full Chevrolet Equinox review |
| 2011 | 4dr SUV 182-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Rear seat slides 8" forward and back. In the back position, excellent leg room for adults. When slid forward, good rear cargo room. see full Chevrolet Equinox review |
| 2011 | 4dr SUV 182-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Great - lots of leg room and very adjustable see full Chevrolet Equinox review |
| 2012 Chevrolet Equinox Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2011 | 4dr SUV 182-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Front seats are not very supportive, and you sink down into them see full Chevrolet Equinox review |
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