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2009 Chevrolet Impala and 2012 Toyota Matrix Specifications
| Model Year | 2009 | 2012 | |
| Model | Chevrolet Impala | Toyota Matrix | |
| Engine | |||
| Transmission | |||
| 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 | 3555 lb. | 2865 lb. | 690 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 17.0 gal. | 13.2 gal. | 3.8 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 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Chevrolet Impala
| 2009 Chevrolet Impala 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 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 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 review |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 211-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Wide open... see full Chevrolet Impala 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 review |
| 2009 Chevrolet Impala 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 review |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 211-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Not enough leg room. see full Chevrolet Impala 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 review |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Toyota Matrix
| 2012 Toyota Matrix Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2011 | 4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic AWD |
front seat for a tall large guy is terrible this is why i got a BMW instead 2 years ago, my wife is using the Toyota see full Toyota Matrix review |
| 2012 Toyota Matrix Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2011 | 4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic AWD |
The front seat is not rally confortable for a big 6foot 300 pound guy. I have long torso and some time get back pain in the middle after long driving... see full Toyota Matrix review |
| 2011 | 4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic AWD |
front seat are horrible for an "high end" class (XRS) car ...
I considered getting rid of the car due to back pain, but my wife is using it now, I got a BMW
see full Toyota Matrix review |
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