Model Year | 2006 | 2006 | |
Model | Chevrolet Impala / Monte Carlo | Ford Fusion | |
Engine | 3.9L V6 OHV-2v 242 hp@6000 242 lb-ft@4800 |
3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 221 hp@6250 205 lb-ft@4800 |
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Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 6-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 110.5 in | 107.4 in | 3.1 in |
Length | 200.4 in | 190.2 in | 10.2 in |
Width | 72.9 in | 72.2 in | 0.7 in |
Height | 58.7 in | 57.2 in | 1.5 in |
Curb Weight | 3637 lb. | 3280 lb. | 357 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.5 gal. | 17.5 gal. | 0 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.4 in | 38.7 in | 0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.7 in | 57.4 in | 1.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 56.4 in | 54.0 in | 2.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.3 in | 42.3 in | 0 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 37.8 in | 0 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.6 in | 56.5 in | 2.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 57.2 in | 53.6 in | 3.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 37.0 in | 0.6 in |
Total Legroom | 79.9 in (over 2 rows) | 79.3 in (over 2 rows) | 0.6 in |
Cargo Volume | 18.6 ft3 | 15.8 ft3 | 2.8 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 |
2006 Ford Fusion Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 221-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
plenty of leg room for tall people see full Ford Fusion review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 160-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Plenty of leg room and good seats. see full Ford Fusion review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 221-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
Easy entry, tons of leg room see full Ford Fusion review |
2006 Ford Fusion Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 160-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Angle of rear doors and seat do not work well when trying to get in and out. Worse if using as family car and trying to get child in/out of car seat. see full Ford Fusion review |