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Model Year | 2008 | 2012 | |
Model | Chevrolet Impala | Volkswagen Eos | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Hardtop conv. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,807 mm | 2,578 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 5,090 mm | 4,422 mm | 1 mm |
Width | 1,852 mm | 1,791 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,491 mm | 1,445 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,667 kg | 1,591 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 66 L | 55 L | 11 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,001 mm | 988 mm | -987 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,491 mm | 1,389 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,433 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,074 mm | 1,059 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 960 mm | 909 mm | 51 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,488 mm | 1,054 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,453 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 955 mm | 826 mm | 129 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,029 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,885 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 527 L | 187 L | 340 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 18.6 | 297 L | -278.4 |
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 |
2012 Volkswagen Eos Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 2dr Hardtop conv. turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD |
The back seat is not comfortable and has limited leg room. While the latter may be typical of some convertibles, leg room is less than on previous convertibles I have owned. see full Volkswagen Eos review |