Model Year | 2006 | 2007 | |
Model | Chevrolet Impala / Monte Carlo | Suzuki Grand Vitara | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 110.5 in | 103.9 in | 6.6 in |
Length | 200.4 in | 176.0 in | 24.4 in |
Width | 72.9 in | 71.3 in | 1.6 in |
Height | 58.7 in | 66.7 in | -8 in |
Curb Weight | 3553 lb. | 3452 lb. | 101 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.5 gal. | 17.4 gal. | 0.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.4 in | 40.0 in | -0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.7 in | 56.3 in | 2.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 56.4 in | 55.5 in | 0.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.3 in | 41.3 in | 1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 38.2 in | -0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.6 in | 54.9 in | 3.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 57.2 in | 44.0 in | 13.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 37.2 in | 0.4 in |
Total Legroom | 79.9 in (over 2 rows) | 78.5 in (over 2 rows) | 1.4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 18.6 ft3 | 24.4 ft3 | -5.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 18.6 ft3 | 68.9 ft3 | -50.3 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 |
2007 Suzuki Grand Vitara Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 185-horsepower 2.7L V6 5-speed automatic RWD |
The seat is snug and offers lumbar support. see full Suzuki Grand Vitara review |
2006 | 4dr SUV 185-horsepower 2.7L V6 5-speed automatic AWD w/low range |
The front seat is very comfortable. see full Suzuki Grand Vitara review |
2006 | 4dr SUV 185-horsepower 2.7L V6 5-speed automatic AWD w/low range |
Roomy and comfortable for 2 adults, can hold 3 for shorter drives. see full Suzuki Grand Vitara review |
2007 Suzuki Grand Vitara Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr SUV 185-horsepower 2.7L V6 5-speed automatic RWD |
The Leather seats are way to hard for any trip over one-hundred miles! see full Suzuki Grand Vitara review |
2006 | 4dr SUV 185-horsepower 2.7L V6 5-speed automatic AWD w/low range |
I get a very sore ass during long road trips. Steering wheel is too thick and hard. see full Suzuki Grand Vitara review |