Model Year | 2006 | 2009 | |
Model | Chevrolet Impala / Monte Carlo | Ford Explorer | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,807 mm | 2,888 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 5,090 mm | 4,912 mm | 1 mm |
Width | 1,852 mm | 1,872 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,491 mm | 1,849 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,612 kg | 2,014 kg | -1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 66 L | 85 L | -19 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,001 mm | 1,011 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,491 mm | 1,499 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,433 mm | 1,407 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,074 mm | 1,077 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 960 mm | 983 mm | -23 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,488 mm | 1,496 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,453 mm | 1,410 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 955 mm | 937 mm | 18 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 950 mm | -950 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,349 mm | -1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,151 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 886 mm | -886 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,029 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,901 mm (over 3 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 527 L | 385 L | 142 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 18.6 | 1,243 L | 17.6 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 18.6 | 2,370 L | 16.6 |
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 |
2009 Ford Explorer Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
the front seat has plenty of leg room and seats hug you see full Ford Explorer review |