Model Year | 2007 | 2011 | |
Model | Chevrolet Impala / Monte Carlo | Mazda CX-9 | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 110.5 in | 113.2 in | -2.7 in |
Length | 200.4 in | 200.2 in | 0.2 in |
Width | 72.9 in | 76.2 in | -3.3 in |
Height | 58.7 in | 68.0 in | -9.3 in |
Curb Weight | 3674 lb. | 4330 lb. | -656 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.5 gal. | 20.1 gal. | -2.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.4 in | 39.6 in | -0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.7 in | 59.4 in | -0.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 56.4 in | 56.5 in | -0.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.3 in | 40.9 in | 1.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 39.0 in | -1.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.6 in | 58.7 in | -0.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 57.2 in | 56.0 in | 1.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 39.8 in | -2.2 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 35.4 in | -35.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 56.9 in | -56.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 43.7 in | -43.7 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 32.4 in | -32.4 in |
Total Legroom | 79.9 in (over 2 rows) | 113.1 in (over 3 rows) | -33.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 18.6 ft3 | 17.2 ft3 | 1.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 18.6 | 48.3 ft3 | -29.7 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 18.6 ft3 | 100.7 ft3 | -82.1 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 |
2011 Mazda CX-9 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr SUV 273-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Seat hugs in the right places without being cumbersome. Headrest position is much better than the midsize GM vehicles I test-drove (Chevy Traverse, GMC Acadia, Buick Enclave). see full Mazda CX-9 review |