Model Year | 2007 | 2013 | |
Model | Chevrolet Impala / Monte Carlo | Toyota Matrix | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 110.5 in | 102.4 in | 8.1 in |
Length | 200.4 in | 171.9 in | 28.5 in |
Width | 72.9 in | 69.5 in | 3.4 in |
Height | 58.7 in | 61.4 in | -2.7 in |
Curb Weight | 3674 lb. | 2865 lb. | 809 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.5 gal. | 13.2 gal. | 4.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.4 in | 40.5 in | -1.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.7 in | 53.3 in | 5.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 56.4 in | 52.3 in | 4.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.3 in | 41.6 in | 0.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 39.3 in | -1.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.6 in | 52.6 in | 6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 57.2 in | 43.7 in | 13.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 36.2 in | 1.4 in |
Total Legroom | 79.9 in (over 2 rows) | 77.8 in (over 2 rows) | 2.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 18.6 ft3 | 19.8 ft3 | -1.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 18.6 ft3 | 61.5 ft3 | -42.9 ft3 |
2007 Chevrolet Impala / Monte Carlo Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 211-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Perhaps the largest rear seat in a sedan. Can squeeze three normal adults. see full Chevrolet Impala / Monte Carlo review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 211-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Large seat for my large seat, very good lumbar support, good power adjustments. see full Chevrolet Impala / Monte Carlo review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 233-horsepower 3.9L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Good support for legs and back. Seat adjusts to fit most people. see full Chevrolet Impala / Monte Carlo review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 211-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Wide open... see full Chevrolet Impala / Monte Carlo review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 233-horsepower 3.9L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Very easy to get in and out of this car. Front seat is roomy and fairly comfortable. see full Chevrolet Impala / Monte Carlo review |
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 |
2007 Chevrolet Impala / Monte Carlo Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 211-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Large trunk space seems to sacrifise rear seat area. see full Chevrolet Impala / Monte Carlo review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 233-horsepower 3.9L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
When the drivers seat is all the way back there is little rear seat legroom for tall folks. see full Chevrolet Impala / Monte Carlo review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 211-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Not enough leg room. see full Chevrolet Impala / Monte Carlo review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2013 Toyota Matrix.