Model Year | 2006 | 2013 | |
Model | Chevrolet Impala / Monte Carlo | Ford Escape | |
Engine | 3.9L V6 OHV-2v 242 hp@6000 242 lb-ft@4800 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 240 hp@5500 270 lb-ft@3000 |
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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 | 105.9 in | 4.6 in |
Length | 200.4 in | 178.1 in | 22.3 in |
Width | 72.9 in | 72.4 in | 0.5 in |
Height | 58.7 in | 66.3 in | -7.6 in |
Curb Weight | 3637 lb. | 3592 lb. | 45 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.5 gal. | 15.1 gal. | 2.4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.4 in | 39.9 in | -0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.7 in | 56.0 in | 2.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 56.4 in | 54.8 in | 1.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.3 in | 40.4 in | 1.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 39.0 in | -1.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.6 in | 55.3 in | 3.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 57.2 in | 52.4 in | 4.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 36.8 in | 0.8 in |
Total Legroom | 79.9 in (over 2 rows) | 77.2 in (over 2 rows) | 2.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 18.6 ft3 | 34.3 ft3 | -15.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 18.6 ft3 | 67.8 ft3 | -49.2 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 |
2013 Ford Escape Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 240hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Front seats are comfortable AFTER removing headrests and re-installing them backwards. see full Ford Escape review |
2013 Ford Escape Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr SUV 171-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed automatic FWD |
It's a tad bit tight in the drivers seat. I have to postion the seat just right to avoid hitting my right knee on the center console, and I frequently hit the light switch when getting out. I'm only 5'9", so not that large of a person. see full Ford Escape review |