Model Year | 2006 | 2009 | |
Model | Chevrolet Impala / Monte Carlo | Kia Sedona | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 110.5 in | 118.9 in | -8.4 in |
Length | 200.4 in | 202.0 in | -1.6 in |
Width | 72.9 in | 78.3 in | -5.4 in |
Height | 58.7 in | 69.3 in | -10.6 in |
Curb Weight | 3553 lb. | 4387 lb. | -834 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.5 gal. | 21.1 gal. | -3.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.4 in | 40.9 in | -1.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.7 in | 63.2 in | -4.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 56.4 in | 59.2 in | -2.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.3 in | 41.7 in | 0.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 39.8 in | -2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.6 in | 65.3 in | -6.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 57.2 in | 65.9 in | -8.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 40.9 in | -3.3 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 38.3 in | -38.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 60.5 in | -60.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 50.1 in | -50.1 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 34.0 in | -34 in |
Total Legroom | 79.9 in (over 2 rows) | 116.6 in (over 3 rows) | -36.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 18.6 ft3 | 32.2 ft3 | -13.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 18.6 | 80.1 ft3 | -61.5 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 18.6 ft3 | 141.5 ft3 | -122.9 ft3 |
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 |
2009 Kia Sedona Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 250-horsepower 3.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Great second row. Not so convinced by third row comfort. see full Kia Sedona review |