Model Year | 2006 | 2007 | |
Model | Chevrolet Impala / Monte Carlo | Nissan Pathfinder | |
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Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 110.5 in | 112.2 in | -1.7 in |
Length | 200.4 in | 187.6 in | 12.8 in |
Width | 72.9 in | 72.8 in | 0.1 in |
Height | 58.7 in | 72.4 in | -13.7 in |
Curb Weight | 3553 lb. | 4373 lb. | -820 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.5 gal. | 21.1 gal. | -3.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.4 in | 40.0 in | -0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.7 in | 58.3 in | 0.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 56.4 in | 55.5 in | 0.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.3 in | 42.4 in | -0.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 39.9 in | -2.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.6 in | 58.4 in | 0.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 57.2 in | 57.6 in | -0.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 34.2 in | 3.4 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 36.7 in | -36.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 57.1 in | -57.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 44.0 in | -44 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 28.1 in | -28.1 in |
Total Legroom | 79.9 in (over 2 rows) | 104.7 in (over 3 rows) | -24.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 18.6 ft3 | 16.5 ft3 | 2.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 18.6 | 49.2 ft3 | -30.6 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 18.6 ft3 | 79.2 ft3 | -60.6 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 |
2007 Nissan Pathfinder Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 266-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range |
The third row seating is only good for small children. see full Nissan Pathfinder review |
2006 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range |
Rear seat is cramped. I would gladly give up the third row seat, for more room for the rear (2nd row) seats. see full Nissan Pathfinder review |
2006 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD |
Rear seating is small for long hauls, and seats WAY too hard see full Nissan Pathfinder review |