Model Year | 2006 | 2016 | |
Model | Chevrolet Impala / Monte Carlo | Subaru BRZ | |
Engine | 5.3L V8 OHV-2v 303 hp@5600 323 lb-ft@4400 |
2.0L H4 DOHC-4v 200 hp@7000 151 lb-ft@6400 |
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Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 6-speed manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
Body | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 110.5 in | 101.2 in | 9.3 in |
Length | 196.7 in | 166.7 in | 30 in |
Width | 72.9 in | 69.9 in | 3 in |
Height | 55.8 in | 50.6 in | 5.2 in |
Curb Weight | 3513 lb. | 2762 lb. | 751 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.5 gal. | 13.2 gal. | 4.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.1 in | 37.1 in | 1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.3 in | 54.5 in | 3.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.2 in | 53.1 in | 2.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.4 in | 41.9 in | 0.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.5 in | 35.0 in | 1.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.0 in | 51.7 in | 5.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.5 in | 45.3 in | 10.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.8 in | 29.9 in | 5.9 in |
Total Legroom | 78.2 in (over 2 rows) | 71.8 in (over 2 rows) | 6.4 in |
Cargo Volume | 15.8 ft3 | 6.9 ft3 | 8.9 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 |
2016 Subaru BRZ Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2017 | 2dr Coupe 205-horsepower 2.0L H4 6-speed manual RWD |
The seat heaters are an absolute joke. We thought they were broken. No, they're just terrible. If you live in regular -10c weather you will want a a plug-in seat warmer.
The seats themselves are fantastic for driving.
Driver's seat does not slide forward when you move the seatback to access the back seat. Seems fine, who wants to reset their seat position every time.
The passenger seat does get loose when you pop the seat back up, but the chair slides around loose and left to gravity, will sit at the rearmost spot. Might be nice if it could sit in a divot at the full frontmost position.
see full Subaru BRZ review |