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Chevrolet Impala / Monte Carlo (2007) vs. Kia Forte (2014) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2007 Chevrolet Impala / Monte Carlo and 2014 Kia Forte specs.

2007 Chevrolet Impala / Monte Carlo and 2014 Kia Forte Specifications

Model Year 2007 2014  
Model Chevrolet Impala / Monte Carlo Kia Forte  
Engine 5.3L V8
OHV-2v
303 hp@5600
323 lb-ft@4400
turbocharged
1.6L I4
DOHC-4v
201 hp@6000
195 lb-ft@1750
 
Transmission 4-speed automatic 6-speed manual  
Drivetrain FWD FWD  
Body 4dr Sedan 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 110.5 in 106.3 in 4.2 in
Length 200.4 in 179.5 in 20.9 in
Width 72.9 in 70.1 in 2.8 in
Height 58.7 in 56.5 in 2.2 in
Curb Weight 3790 lb. 2981 lb. 809 lb.
Fuel Capacity 17.5 gal. 13.2 gal. 4.3 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 39.4 in 39.1 in 0.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 58.7 in 56.1 in 2.6 in
Hip Room, Row 1 56.4 in 53.0 in 3.4 in
Legroom, Row 1 42.3 in 42.2 in 0.1 in
Headroom, Row 2 37.8 in 37.3 in 0.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 58.6 in 54.9 in 3.7 in
Hip Room, Row 2 57.2 in 53.1 in 4.1 in
Legroom, Row 2 37.6 in 35.9 in 1.7 in
Total Legroom 79.9 in (over 2 rows) 78.1 in (over 2 rows) 1.8 in
Cargo Volume 18.6 ft3 14.9 ft3 3.7 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2007 Chevrolet Impala / Monte Carlo

2007 Chevrolet Impala / Monte Carlo 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 / Monte Carlo 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 / Monte Carlo 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 / Monte Carlo review
2008 4dr Sedan 211-horsepower 3.5L V6
4-speed automatic FWD
Wide open... see full Chevrolet Impala / Monte Carlo 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 / Monte Carlo review
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
2007 Chevrolet Impala / Monte Carlo 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 / Monte Carlo 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 / Monte Carlo review
2008 4dr Sedan 211-horsepower 3.5L V6
4-speed automatic FWD
Not enough leg room. see full Chevrolet Impala / Monte Carlo review
 

TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Kia Forte

2014 Kia Forte Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearComment
2014 People who need a roomy rear seat don't often buy coupes. So with the Civic Si the coupe is an inch and a half shorter (in both height and length) than the sedan, which translates to nearly three inches less headroom and nearly five inches less legroom in back, making it a very tight fit for even modestly sized adults. Those who do want a roomy rear seat in their coupe will be much happier with the Forte. Compared to the sedan, Kia shaved the Koup's roofline an inch but kept the wheelbase the same. Sitting behind my 5-9 self, I had about an inch of clearance over my head and a hand's-width ahead of my knees. Switch to the four-door body styles, and both cars are about equally roomy in back. But only Forte rear seat passengers enjoy rear air vents--in every body style. see full Kia Forte review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Kia Forte

2014 Kia Forte Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2014 4dr Sedan 148-horsepower 1.8L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
One of the best of his kind. Almost unbeatable for a car of this price. see full Kia Forte review
 
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