Model Year | 2008 | 2009 | |
Model | Chevrolet Impala | Toyota RAV4 | |
Engine | 5.3L V8 OHV-2v 226 kW@5600 438 Nm@4400 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 201 kW@6200 334 Nm@4700 |
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Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 5-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,807 mm | 2,659 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 5,090 mm | 4,600 mm | 1 mm |
Width | 1,852 mm | 1,816 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,491 mm | 1,684 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,719 kg | 1,615 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 66 L | 60 L | 6 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,001 mm | 1,036 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,491 mm | 1,450 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,433 mm | 1,367 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,074 mm | 1,062 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 960 mm | 1,008 mm | 959 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,488 mm | 1,405 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,453 mm | 1,331 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 955 mm | 973 mm | -18 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 945 mm | -945 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,336 mm | -1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,100 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 762 mm | -762 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,029 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,797 mm (over 3 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 527 L | 348 L | 179 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 18.6 | 1,053 L | 17.6 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 18.6 | 2,067 L | 16.6 |
2008 Chevrolet Impala Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 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 |
Very easy to get in and out of this car. Front seat is roomy and fairly comfortable. see full Chevrolet Impala review |
2008 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 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 |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 211-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Not enough leg room. see full Chevrolet Impala review |
2009 Toyota RAV4 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr SUV 269-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
Easy access for us older folk and plenty of room once we get there. see full Toyota RAV4 review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 269-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
lots of leg room. very comfortable for 2 people see full Toyota RAV4 review |
2009 Toyota RAV4 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr SUV 179-horsepower 2.5L I4 4-speed automatic AWD |
no lumbar support see full Toyota RAV4 review |
2009 | 4dr SUV 269-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
Harder seats than in the Murano, and now in a good way. The Murano has power lumbar support, letting you melt in the seat as much as you wish. Better lateral support in the Murano as well. see full Toyota RAV4 review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 269-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
Seat is power but doesnt go back far enough for me 6ft.bottom seat coushion litte short. see full Toyota RAV4 review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 269-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
Tight fit for tall people in front - length and width. No worse than Forester, but not any better. 2nd row is _very_ spacious, and slides forward/backward. see full Toyota RAV4 review |