Model Year | 2006 | 2019 | |
Model | Chevrolet Impala / Monte Carlo | Toyota Highlander | |
Engine | 3.9L V6 OHV-2v 242 hp@6000 242 lb-ft@4800 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 295 hp@6600 263 lb-ft@4700 |
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Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 110.5 in | 109.8 in | 0.7 in |
Length | 200.4 in | 192.5 in | 7.9 in |
Width | 72.9 in | 75.8 in | -2.9 in |
Height | 58.7 in | 68.1 in | -9.4 in |
Curb Weight | 3637 lb. | 4370 lb. | -733 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.5 gal. | 19.2 gal. | -1.7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.4 in | 40.7 in | -1.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.7 in | 59.3 in | -0.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 56.4 in | 57.2 in | -0.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.3 in | 44.2 in | -1.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 39.9 in | -2.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.6 in | 59.6 in | -1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 57.2 in | 57.1 in | 0.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 38.4 in | -0.8 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 35.9 in | -35.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 55.0 in | -55 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 45.6 in | -45.6 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 27.7 in | -27.7 in |
Total Legroom | 79.9 in (over 2 rows) | 110.3 in (over 3 rows) | -30.4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 18.6 ft3 | 13.8 ft3 | 4.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 18.6 | 42.3 ft3 | -23.7 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 18.6 ft3 | 83.7 ft3 | -65.1 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 |
2019 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2020 | 4dr SUV 295-horsepower 3.5L V6 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The 3rd row seating is just not for adults at all, and I'm not certain that children would be easy to fit back there as well. I'm not sure what Toyota was thinking, even making the 2020 longer didn't make any difference at all. My one complaint is it is just TOO SMALL! see full Toyota Highlander review |
2018 | 4dr SUV 295-horsepower 3.5L V6 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
3rd row seat is midget sized. Claiming that the Highlander is an 8-passenger vehicle is a lie. It's either 5 normal-sized people, or Snow White and the 7 dwarfs. There is no way you can accommodate 8 normal-sized people comfortably in this car. see full Toyota Highlander review |