Chevrolet Impala / Monte Carlo (2007) vs. Lexus IS (2017) Specs

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2007 Chevrolet Impala / Monte Carlo and 2017 Lexus IS Specifications

Model Year	2007	2017
Model	Chevrolet Impala / Monte Carlo	Lexus IS
Engine	5.3L V8 OHV-2v 303 hp@5600 323 lb-ft@4400	3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 306 hp@6400 277 lb-ft@4800
Transmission	4-speed automatic	8-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	RWD
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	110.5 in	110.2 in	0.3 in
Length	200.4 in	184.3 in	16.1 in
Width	72.9 in	71.3 in	1.6 in
Height	58.7 in	56.3 in	2.4 in
Curb Weight	3790 lb.	3593 lb.	197 lb.
Fuel Capacity	17.5 gal.	17.4 gal.	0.1 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.4 in	38.2 in	1.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	58.7 in	55.9 in	2.8 in
Hip Room, Row 1	56.4 in	54.3 in	2.1 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.3 in	44.8 in	-2.5 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.8 in	36.9 in	0.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	58.6 in	53.4 in	5.2 in
Hip Room, Row 2	57.2 in	54.0 in	3.2 in
Legroom, Row 2	37.6 in	32.2 in	5.4 in
Total Legroom	79.9 in (over 2 rows)	77 in (over 2 rows)	2.9 in
Cargo Volume	18.6 ft³	10.8 ft³	7.8 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

2017 Lexus IS Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Comment
2016	For me, the front bucket seats in Lexus F Sport models provide a nearly ideal blend of comfort and support. Even when they don't lack lateral support, the seats in competitors don't fit my form as well. Infiniti doesn't offer the Q50 2.0t in Sport form. The standard car's front seats provide little lateral support. The instrument panel appears larger and more imposing in the Infiniti than in the Lexus. Still, I wish the view forward were a little more open in the latter. (The Cadillac ATS is better in this regard.) Lexus lowered the driving position compared to the previous IS to help the car feel sportier. I raised the seat some to compensate. Adding all-wheel-drive to the Lexus IS (and a V6 engine with it, AWD isn't offered with the 2.0T engine) adds another issue, a large hump beneath the driver's right calf. Some drivers might find they have to adjust how they sit to avoid this hump. see full Lexus IS review

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