Model Year | 2007 | 2006 | |
Model | Chevrolet Impala / Monte Carlo | Nissan Altima | |
Engine | 5.3L V8 OHV-2v 226 kW@5600 438 Nm@4400 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 186 kW@5800 338 Nm@4400 |
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Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,807 mm | 2,799 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 5,090 mm | 4,884 mm | 1 mm |
Width | 1,852 mm | 1,788 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,491 mm | 1,471 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,719 kg | 1,485 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 66 L | 76 L | -10 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,001 mm | 1,036 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,491 mm | 1,430 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,433 mm | 1,346 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,074 mm | 1,115 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 960 mm | 955 mm | 5 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,488 mm | 1,422 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,453 mm | 1,384 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 955 mm | 925 mm | 30 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,029 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,040 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume | 527 L | 442 L | 85 L |
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 |
2006 Nissan Altima Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 158-horsepower 2.5L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
People who get into the back seat rant and rave about how much room they have, even with my seat all the way back. see full Nissan Altima review |
2005 | 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.5L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Big accommodating backseat. see full Nissan Altima review |
2006 Nissan Altima Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
Cramp for a midsized sedan. see full Nissan Altima review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
front seat squirm!!!! many people have it and it annoys me. see full Nissan Altima review |