Model Year | 2006 | 2009 | |
Model | Chevrolet Impala / Monte Carlo | Mazda CX-7 | |
Engine | 3.9L V6 OHV-2v 242 hp@6000 242 lb-ft@4800 |
turbocharged 2.3L I4 DOHC-4v 244 hp@5000 258 lb-ft@2500 |
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Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 110.5 in | 108.3 in | 2.2 in |
Length | 200.4 in | 184.0 in | 16.4 in |
Width | 72.9 in | 73.7 in | -0.8 in |
Height | 58.7 in | 64.8 in | -6.1 in |
Curb Weight | 3637 lb. | 3710 lb. | -73 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.5 gal. | 18.2 gal. | -0.7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.4 in | 39.7 in | -0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.7 in | 58.0 in | 0.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 56.4 in | 54.8 in | 1.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.3 in | 41.7 in | 0.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 39.3 in | -1.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.6 in | 55.8 in | 2.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 57.2 in | 53.0 in | 4.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 36.4 in | 1.2 in |
Total Legroom | 79.9 in (over 2 rows) | 78.1 in (over 2 rows) | 1.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 18.6 ft3 | 29.9 ft3 | -11.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 18.6 ft3 | 58.6 ft3 | -40 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 |
2009 Mazda CX-7 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 244hp 2.3L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
seats in rear are tight, they do not slide or recline where as Honda CRV rear seats are much more flexible for kids and families. My crv is 2007 and the rear seats recline and the entire bench can slide front and back to create instant leg room see full Mazda CX-7 review |