Model Year | 2008 | 2011 | |
Model | Chevrolet Impala | Lexus HS | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 110.5 in | 106.3 in | 4.2 in |
Length | 200.4 in | 184.8 in | 15.6 in |
Width | 72.9 in | 70.3 in | 2.6 in |
Height | 58.7 in | 59.3 in | -0.6 in |
Curb Weight | 3674 lb. | 3682 lb. | -8 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.5 gal. | 14.5 gal. | 3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.4 in | 38.0 in | 1.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.7 in | 53.8 in | 4.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 56.4 in | 52.8 in | 3.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.3 in | 42.6 in | -0.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 36.8 in | 1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.6 in | 54.2 in | 4.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 57.2 in | 51.2 in | 6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 34.5 in | 3.1 in |
Total Legroom | 79.9 in (over 2 rows) | 77.1 in (over 2 rows) | 2.8 in |
Cargo Volume | 18.6 ft3 | 12.1 ft3 | 6.5 ft3 |
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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2011 Lexus HS.