Model Year | 2009 | 2019 | |
Model | Chevrolet Impala | Volkswagen Atlas | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 110.5 in | 117.3 in | -6.8 in |
Length | 200.4 in | 198.3 in | 2.1 in |
Width | 72.9 in | 78.3 in | -5.4 in |
Height | 58.7 in | 69.7 in | -11 in |
Curb Weight | 3555 lb. | 4336 lb. | -781 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.0 gal. | 18.6 gal. | -1.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.4 in | 41.3 in | -1.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.7 in | 61.5 in | -2.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 56.4 in | 58.2 in | -1.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.3 in | 41.5 in | 0.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 40.4 in | -2.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.6 in | 60.8 in | -2.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 57.2 in | 58.0 in | -0.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 37.6 in | 0 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 38.3 in | -38.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 54.9 in | -54.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 45.1 in | -45.1 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 33.7 in | -33.7 in |
Total Legroom | 79.9 in (over 2 rows) | 112.8 in (over 3 rows) | -32.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 18.6 ft3 | 20.6 ft3 | -2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 18.6 | 55.5 ft3 | -36.9 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 18.6 ft3 | 96.8 ft3 | -78.2 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2019 Volkswagen Atlas.