Model Year | 2006 | 2007 | |
Model | Chevrolet Impala / Monte Carlo | Lexus GS | |
Engine | 5.3L V8 OHV-2v 303 hp@5600 323 lb-ft@4400 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 303 hp@6200 274 lb-ft@3600 |
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Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 110.5 in | 112.2 in | -1.7 in |
Length | 200.4 in | 190.0 in | 10.4 in |
Width | 72.9 in | 71.7 in | 1.2 in |
Height | 58.7 in | 56.1 in | 2.6 in |
Curb Weight | 3712 lb. | 3704 lb. | 8 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.5 gal. | 18.8 gal. | -1.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.4 in | 37.8 in | 1.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.7 in | 56.3 in | 2.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 56.4 in | 54.4 in | 2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.3 in | 43.5 in | -1.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 37.0 in | 0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.6 in | 55.1 in | 3.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 57.2 in | 51.4 in | 5.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 36.4 in | 1.2 in |
Total Legroom | 79.9 in (over 2 rows) | 79.9 in (over 2 rows) | 0 in |
Cargo Volume | 18.6 ft3 | 12.7 ft3 | 5.9 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 |
2007 Lexus GS Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 245-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Very good front seats with excellent back and head/neck spport for those of us who are spinally challengged. see full Lexus GS review |
2007 Lexus GS Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 300-horsepower 4.3L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
comfortable but tight see full Lexus GS review |