Model Year | 2009 | 2006 | |
Model | Chevrolet Impala | Jeep Wrangler | |
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Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 2dr SUV, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 110.5 in | 103.4 in | 7.1 in |
Length | 200.4 in | 167.0 in | 33.4 in |
Width | 72.9 in | 66.7 in | 6.2 in |
Height | 58.7 in | 71.2 in | -12.5 in |
Curb Weight | 3555 lb. | 3694 lb. | -139 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.0 gal. | 19.0 gal. | -2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.4 in | 41.9 in | -2.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.7 in | 50.8 in | 7.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 56.4 in | 51.8 in | 4.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.3 in | 41.1 in | 1.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 40.6 in | -2.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.6 in | 57.3 in | 1.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 57.2 in | 42.7 in | 14.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 36.7 in | 0.9 in |
Total Legroom | 79.9 in (over 2 rows) | 77.8 in (over 2 rows) | 2.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 18.6 ft3 | 29.5 ft3 | -10.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 18.6 ft3 | 63.3 ft3 | -44.7 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 |
2006 Jeep Wrangler Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV 202-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic RWD |
Still small, despite the increased size of the vehicle. see full Jeep Wrangler review |
2006 | 2dr SUV, ext. 190-horsepower 4.0L I6 6-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range |
There is not much rear leg room and the seat has you sitting straight up instead of slight recline. see full Jeep Wrangler review |
2006 | 2dr SUV 190-horsepower 4.0L I6 6-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range |
Comfortable but not a lot of leg room see full Jeep Wrangler review |