Model Year | 2008 | 2013 | |
Model | Chevrolet Impala | Lexus LS | |
Engine | 5.3L V8 OHV-2v 303 hp@5600 323 lb-ft@4400 |
4.6L V8 DOHC-4v 386 hp@6400 367 lb-ft@4100 |
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Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 110.5 in | 116.9 in | -6.4 in |
Length | 200.4 in | 200.0 in | 0.4 in |
Width | 72.9 in | 73.8 in | -0.9 in |
Height | 58.7 in | 58.1 in | 0.6 in |
Curb Weight | 3790 lb. | 4233 lb. | -443 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.5 gal. | 22.2 gal. | -4.7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.4 in | 38.0 in | 1.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.7 in | 58.5 in | 0.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 56.4 in | 55.4 in | 1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.3 in | 43.7 in | -1.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 38.0 in | -0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.6 in | 56.9 in | 1.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 57.2 in | 55.5 in | 1.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 35.8 in | 1.8 in |
Total Legroom | 79.9 in (over 2 rows) | 79.5 in (over 2 rows) | 0.4 in |
Cargo Volume | 18.6 ft3 | 18.0 ft3 | 0.6 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 |
2013 Lexus LS Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2014 | The Jaguar's sports car-like interior design lends it a sporty character, but at the cost of front seat room, perceived even more than actual. The Lexus feels much roomier. The cushy, well-shaped front seats in the Lexus are among the most comfortable in the class. The Jaguar's are nearly as comfortable, though, and I like the BMW's most of all. Despite a plethora of adjustments, the Audi A8's are firmer and less form-fitting than the others. Move to the back seat, and even in the regular wheelbase cars there's plenty of room and comfort for most adults. The long wheelbase only makes sense if the back seat will often carry tall adults, or people who want limo-like legroom even if they don't have the legs of an NBA center. see full Lexus LS review |
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