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Chevrolet Impala (2009) vs. Hyundai Santa Fe (2011) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2009 Chevrolet Impala and 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe specs.

2009 Chevrolet Impala and 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe Specifications

Model Year 2009 2011  
Model Chevrolet Impala Hyundai Santa Fe  
Engine 5.3L V8
OHV-2v
226 kW@5600
438 Nm@4400
3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
206 kW@6300
336 Nm@5000
 
Transmission 4-speed automatic 6-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain FWD FWD  
Body 4dr Sedan 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 2,807 mm 2,700 mm 0 mm
Length 5,090 mm 4,676 mm 1 mm
Width 1,852 mm 1,890 mm 0 mm
Height 1,491 mm 1,725 mm 0 mm
Curb Weight 1,683 kg 1,770 kg 0 kg
Fuel Capacity 64 L 68 L -4 L
Headroom, Row 1 1,001 mm 1,021 mm 0 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1 1,491 mm 1,511 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 1 1,433 mm 1,417 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 1 1,074 mm 1,082 mm 0 mm
Headroom, Row 2 960 mm 1,006 mm 959 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2 1,488 mm 1,488 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 2 1,453 mm 1,397 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 2 955 mm 935 mm 20 mm
Total Legroom 2,029 mm (over 2 rows) 2,017 mm (over 2 rows) 0 mm
Cargo Volume, Minimum 527 L 968 L -441 L
Cargo Volume, Maximum 18.6 2,214 L 16.6

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Chevrolet Impala

2009 Chevrolet Impala Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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 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 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 review
2008 4dr Sedan 211-horsepower 3.5L V6
4-speed automatic FWD
Wide open... see full Chevrolet Impala 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 review
2009 Chevrolet Impala Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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 review
2008 4dr Sedan 211-horsepower 3.5L V6
4-speed automatic FWD
Not enough leg room. see full Chevrolet Impala 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 review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe

2011 Hyundai Santa Fe Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2012 4dr SUV turbocharged 194hp 2.2L I4 Diesel
6-speed manual AWD
Seats are comfortable for my wife and myself, with more than adequate room, 3 people fit easily in the back. They have good foot room too. see full Hyundai Santa Fe review
2010 4dr SUV 175-horsepower 2.4L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Fits my back and legs better than my last car see full Hyundai Santa Fe review
2011 Hyundai Santa Fe Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2011 4dr SUV 276-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Short seats, not very supportive at the sides. Strangely lumpy backrest. see full Hyundai Santa Fe review
 
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