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2008 Chevrolet Impala and 2006 Kia Optima Specifications
| Model Year | 2008 | 2006 | |
| Model | Chevrolet Impala | Kia Optima | |
| Engine | |||
| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 2,807 mm | 2,700 mm | 0 mm |
| Length | 5,090 mm | 4,719 mm | 1 mm |
| Width | 1,852 mm | 1,816 mm | 0 mm |
| Height | 1,491 mm | 1,410 mm | 0 mm |
| Curb Weight | 1,667 kg | 1,488 kg | 0 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 66 L | 65 L | 1 L |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 1,001 mm | 991 mm | -990 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,491 mm | 1,445 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,433 mm | 1,417 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 1,074 mm | 1,100 mm | 0 mm |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 960 mm | 955 mm | 5 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,488 mm | 1,415 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,453 mm | 1,382 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 955 mm | 919 mm | 36 mm |
| Total Legroom | 2,029 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,019 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
| Cargo Volume | 527 L | 385 L | 142 L |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Chevrolet Impala
| 2008 Chevrolet Impala Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 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 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 |
Very easy to get in and out of this car. Front seat is roomy and fairly comfortable. see full Chevrolet Impala review |
| 2008 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 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 |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 211-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Not enough leg room. see full Chevrolet Impala review |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 Kia Optima
| 2006 Kia Optima Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 161-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Spacious enough to allow my 84 year old mother to get in and out without injuring herself! see full Kia Optima review |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 161-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
After driving the Optima for five days straight for 10+ hours per day, other than the occasional stop, on a road trip, not one time did I get a sore back or thighs. see full Kia Optima review |
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