Model Year | 2006 | 2010 | |
Model | Chevrolet Impala / Monte Carlo | Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport | |
Engine | 5.3L V8 OHV-2v 303 hp@5600 323 lb-ft@4400 |
turbocharged 2.5L H4 DOHC-4v 265 hp@6000 244 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 5-speed manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 110.5 in | 103.1 in | 7.4 in |
Length | 200.4 in | 180.3 in | 20.1 in |
Width | 72.9 in | 68.5 in | 4.4 in |
Height | 58.7 in | 58.1 in | 0.6 in |
Curb Weight | 3712 lb. | 3175 lb. | 537 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.5 gal. | 16.9 gal. | 0.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.4 in | 40.3 in | -0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.7 in | 54.8 in | 3.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 56.4 in | 0.0 in | 56.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.3 in | 43.5 in | -1.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 37.6 in | 0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.6 in | 53.2 in | 5.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 57.2 in | 0.0 in | 57.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 33.5 in | 4.1 in |
Total Legroom | 79.9 in (over 2 rows) | 77 in (over 2 rows) | 2.9 in |
Cargo Volume | 18.6 ft3 | 11.3 ft3 | 7.3 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 |
2010 Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Hatch 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
There is no lumbar support which makes it tough for drives over 2 hours. The seats could be better for its class. I think Subaru remedied this issue in the new body style, however. see full Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport review |