Model Year | 2007 | 2012 | |
Model | Chevrolet Impala / Monte Carlo | Honda Odyssey | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 110.5 in | 118.1 in | -7.6 in |
Length | 200.4 in | 202.9 in | -2.5 in |
Width | 72.9 in | 79.2 in | -6.3 in |
Height | 58.7 in | 68.4 in | -9.7 in |
Curb Weight | 3674 lb. | 4337 lb. | -663 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.5 gal. | 21.0 gal. | -3.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.4 in | 39.7 in | -0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.7 in | 64.4 in | -5.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 56.4 in | 58.2 in | -1.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.3 in | 40.9 in | 1.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 39.5 in | -1.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.6 in | 63.5 in | -4.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 57.2 in | 66.1 in | -8.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 40.9 in | -3.3 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 38.0 in | -38 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 60.9 in | -60.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 48.4 in | -48.4 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 42.4 in | -42.4 in |
Total Legroom | 79.9 in (over 2 rows) | 124.2 in (over 3 rows) | -44.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 18.6 ft3 | 38.4 ft3 | -19.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 18.6 | 93.1 ft3 | -74.5 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 18.6 ft3 | 148.5 ft3 | -129.9 ft3 |
2007 Chevrolet Impala / Monte Carlo Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 / Monte Carlo 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 / Monte Carlo review |
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 / Monte Carlo review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 211-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Wide open... see full Chevrolet Impala / Monte Carlo 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 / Monte Carlo review |
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 |
2007 Chevrolet Impala / Monte Carlo 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 / Monte Carlo 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 / Monte Carlo review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 211-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Not enough leg room. see full Chevrolet Impala / Monte Carlo review |
2012 Honda Odyssey Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 247-horsepower 3.5L V6 w/DoD 5-speed automatic FWD |
The Odyssey has the best seat setup of any minivan on the market, by a large margin. Standard 8th seat, which is usable, easy to flip the 3rd row, adjustable 2nd row without floor rails to collect debris from kiddos. see full Honda Odyssey review |
2011 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 247-horsepower 3.5L V6 w/DoD 6-speed automatic FWD |
Nice and roomy 2nd row, we really like the Wide mode seating. Very nice 3rd row usable by adults. see full Honda Odyssey review |
2012 Honda Odyssey Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 247-horsepower 3.5L V6 w/DoD 5-speed automatic FWD |
The seats are still more thinly padded than the competition - and the third row seat angle is merely adequate. My mother in law noted that our Ody 3rd row is really like a standard seat - not "3rd class" - but the Pacifica made her feel like she was "stuck in the back". see full Honda Odyssey review |