Model Year | 2009 | 2013 | |
Model | Chevrolet Impala | Mazda Mazda2 | |
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Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 110.5 in | 98.0 in | 12.5 in |
Length | 200.4 in | 155.5 in | 44.9 in |
Width | 72.9 in | 66.7 in | 6.2 in |
Height | 58.7 in | 58.1 in | 0.6 in |
Curb Weight | 3555 lb. | 2306 lb. | 1249 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.0 gal. | 11.3 gal. | 5.7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.4 in | 39.1 in | 0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.7 in | 52.8 in | 5.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 56.4 in | 50.9 in | 5.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.3 in | 42.1 in | 0.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 37.0 in | 0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.6 in | 51.2 in | 7.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 57.2 in | 46.8 in | 10.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 34.8 in | 2.8 in |
Total Legroom | 79.9 in (over 2 rows) | 76.9 in (over 2 rows) | 3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 18.6 ft3 | 13.3 ft3 | 5.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 18.6 ft3 | 27.0 ft3 | -8.4 ft3 |
2009 Chevrolet Impala 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 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 |
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 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 |
2009 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 211-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Not enough leg room. 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2013 Mazda Mazda2.