Model Year | 2009 | 2011 | |
Model | Chevrolet Impala | Mazda Mazda6 | |
Engine | 5.3L V8 OHV-2v 226 kW@5600 438 Nm@4400 |
3.7L V6 DOHC-4v 203 kW@6250 365 Nm@4250 |
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Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,807 mm | 2,789 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 5,090 mm | 4,920 mm | 1 mm |
Width | 1,852 mm | 1,839 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,491 mm | 1,471 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,683 kg | 1,609 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 64 L | 70 L | -6 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,001 mm | 1,001 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,491 mm | 1,455 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,433 mm | 1,400 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,074 mm | 1,080 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 960 mm | 947 mm | 13 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,488 mm | 1,435 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,453 mm | 1,420 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 955 mm | 965 mm | -10 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,029 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,045 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume | 527 L | 470 L | 57 L |
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 |
2011 Mazda Mazda6 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
seats are medicore but with good additional seat support back does not hurt after long drive. see full Mazda Mazda6 review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
No back pain see full Mazda Mazda6 review |