Model Year | 2009 | 2019 | |
Model | Chevrolet Impala | Toyota RAV4 | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 110.5 in | 105.9 in | 4.6 in |
Length | 200.4 in | 180.9 in | 19.5 in |
Width | 72.9 in | 73.0 in | -0.1 in |
Height | 58.7 in | 67.0 in | -8.3 in |
Curb Weight | 3555 lb. | 3370 lb. | 185 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.0 gal. | 14.5 gal. | 2.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.4 in | 39.5 in | -0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.7 in | 57.8 in | 0.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 56.4 in | 54.3 in | 2.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.3 in | 41.0 in | 1.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 39.5 in | -1.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.6 in | 56.4 in | 2.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 57.2 in | 47.7 in | 9.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 37.8 in | -0.2 in |
Total Legroom | 79.9 in (over 2 rows) | 78.8 in (over 2 rows) | 1.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 18.6 ft3 | 37.6 ft3 | -19 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 18.6 ft3 | 0.0 | 18.6 ft3 |
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 |
2019 Toyota RAV4 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
I initially noted that the well-bolstered driver seat felt "ok." But after a few hours in it my rear started to feel sore. To be fair, I haven't had enough seat time in competitors to state that they fit me better. And even if they do, this could just be me. People come in many different shapes and sizes, have different postures, and so forth. Pity seat designers! The upshot: no one else can tell you how comfortable a seat will be for you. Make the test drive as long as you can before buying. see full Toyota RAV4 review |
2019 Toyota RAV4 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2020 | 4dr SUV 176-horsepower 2.5L I4 Hybrid 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD |
Seats are comfortable but the cockpit seems designed to enfold you and while there is plenty of dose it doesn't feel roomy. The console is over large. see full Toyota RAV4 review |