Model Year | 2006 | 2011 | |
Model | Chevrolet Impala / Monte Carlo | Hyundai Elantra Touring | |
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Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Wagon | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 110.5 in | 106.3 in | 4.2 in |
Length | 200.4 in | 176.2 in | 24.2 in |
Width | 72.9 in | 69.5 in | 3.4 in |
Height | 58.7 in | 59.8 in | -1.1 in |
Curb Weight | 3553 lb. | 2937 lb. | 616 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.5 gal. | 14.0 gal. | 3.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.4 in | 40.0 in | -0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.7 in | 55.4 in | 3.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 56.4 in | 53.9 in | 2.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.3 in | 43.5 in | -1.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 39.4 in | -1.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.6 in | 54.7 in | 3.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 57.2 in | 52.6 in | 4.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 36.4 in | 1.2 in |
Total Legroom | 79.9 in (over 2 rows) | 79.9 in (over 2 rows) | 0 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 18.6 ft3 | 24.3 ft3 | -5.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 18.6 ft3 | 65.3 ft3 | -46.7 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 |
2011 Hyundai Elantra Touring Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr Wagon 138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
I definitely like the space in this car. I can have my front seat pretty far back and still fit in the back with no problem (I'm 6' 2"). It's nice and roomy. One thing I wish the back seats had was the ability to recline - it's either see full Hyundai Elantra Touring review |
2010 | 4dr Wagon 138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Seats are comfortable, adjustable, and sit high to give the driver and passenger a good view of the road ahead, and are wide and not narrow like you find in the competition. see full Hyundai Elantra Touring review |
2010 | 4dr Wagon 138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
no other small car provides rear passenger comfort like the Hyundai Elantra Touring. see full Hyundai Elantra Touring review |
2011 Hyundai Elantra Touring Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr Wagon 138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
I definitely like the space in this car. I can have my front seat pretty far back and still fit in the back with no problem (I'm 6' 2"). It's nice and roomy. One thing I wish the back seats had was the ability to recline - it's either see full Hyundai Elantra Touring review |