Model Year | 2006 | 2023 | |
Model | Chevrolet Impala / Monte Carlo | Kia Forte | |
Engine | 3.9L V6 OHV-2v 180 kW@6000 328 Nm@4800 |
turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 150 kW@6000 264 Nm@1500 |
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Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 7-speed automated manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,807 mm | 2,700 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 5,090 mm | 4,641 mm | 1 mm |
Width | 1,852 mm | 1,801 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,491 mm | 1,435 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,650 kg | 1,366 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 66 L | 53 L | 13 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,001 mm | 986 mm | -985 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,491 mm | 1,425 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,433 mm | 1,346 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,074 mm | 1,072 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 960 mm | 953 mm | 7 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,488 mm | 1,405 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,453 mm | 1,298 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 955 mm | 907 mm | 48 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,029 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,979 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
Cargo Volume | 527 L | 433 L | 94 L |
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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2023 Kia Forte.