Model Year | 2007 | 2008 | |
Model | Chevrolet Impala / Monte Carlo | Lexus GX | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 110.5 in | 109.8 in | 0.7 in |
Length | 200.4 in | 188.2 in | 12.2 in |
Width | 72.9 in | 74.0 in | -1.1 in |
Height | 58.7 in | 74.6 in | -15.9 in |
Curb Weight | 3674 lb. | 4871 lb. | -1197 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.5 gal. | 23.0 gal. | -5.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.4 in | 40.2 in | -0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.7 in | 57.5 in | 1.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 56.4 in | 55.1 in | 1.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.3 in | 41.8 in | 0.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 40.0 in | -2.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.6 in | 57.4 in | 1.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 57.2 in | 54.8 in | 2.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 36.8 in | 0.8 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 36.5 in | -36.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 56.7 in | -56.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 56.4 in | -56.4 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 24.9 in | -24.9 in |
Total Legroom | 79.9 in (over 2 rows) | 103.5 in (over 3 rows) | -23.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 18.6 ft3 | 13.2 ft3 | 5.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 18.6 | 49.7 ft3 | -31.1 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 18.6 ft3 | 77.5 ft3 | -58.9 ft3 |
2007 Chevrolet Impala / Monte Carlo Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 | ||
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 / 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 |
2008 Lexus GX Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 263-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed automatic AWD w/low range |
Could use a couple of inches more leg room in the front, and we're only six feet tall. see full Lexus GX review |