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Model Year | 2009 | 2007 | |
Model | Chevrolet Impala | Jaguar XJ | |
Engine | 5.3L V8 OHV-2v 303 hp@5600 323 lb-ft@4400 |
supercharged 4.2L V8 DOHC-4v 400 hp@6100 413 lb-ft@3500 |
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Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 6-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 110.5 in | 119.4 in | -8.9 in |
Length | 200.4 in | 200.4 in | 0 in |
Width | 72.9 in | 76.5 in | -3.6 in |
Height | 58.7 in | 57.0 in | 1.7 in |
Curb Weight | 3711 lb. | 3958 lb. | -247 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.0 gal. | 22.5 gal. | -5.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.4 in | 38.4 in | 1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.7 in | 58.3 in | 0.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 56.4 in | 0.0 in | 56.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.3 in | 43.1 in | -0.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 38.6 in | -0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.6 in | 58.2 in | 0.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 57.2 in | 0.0 in | 57.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 38.7 in | -1.1 in |
Total Legroom | 79.9 in (over 2 rows) | 81.8 in (over 2 rows) | -1.9 in |
Cargo Volume | 18.6 ft3 | 16.4 ft3 | 2.2 ft3 |
2009 Chevrolet Impala 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 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 | ||
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 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 |
2007 Jaguar XJ Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 300-horsepower 4.2L V8 6-speed automatic RWD |
Plenty of room in the big cat, however never could get comfortable behind the wheel. While large and spacious, the seats were hard, lacked lumbar support, and did not fit my back well. see full Jaguar XJ review |