Model Year | 2009 | 2013 | |
Model | Chevrolet Impala | Volkswagen Passat | |
Engine | 5.3L V8 OHV-2v 303 hp@5600 323 lb-ft@4400 |
3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 280 hp@6200 258 lb-ft@2500 |
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Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 6-speed automated manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 110.5 in | 110.4 in | 0.1 in |
Length | 200.4 in | 191.6 in | 8.8 in |
Width | 72.9 in | 72.2 in | 0.7 in |
Height | 58.7 in | 58.5 in | 0.2 in |
Curb Weight | 3711 lb. | 3446 lb. | 265 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.0 gal. | 18.5 gal. | -1.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.4 in | 38.3 in | 1.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.7 in | 56.9 in | 1.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 56.4 in | 0.0 in | 56.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.3 in | 42.4 in | -0.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 37.8 in | 0 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.6 in | 57.0 in | 1.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 57.2 in | 0.0 in | 57.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 39.1 in | -1.5 in |
Total Legroom | 79.9 in (over 2 rows) | 81.5 in (over 2 rows) | -1.6 in |
Cargo Volume | 18.6 ft3 | 15.9 ft3 | 2.7 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 |
2013 Volkswagen Passat Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2012 | Volkswagen's research must have found that Americans highly value rear legroom, because the Passat has an abundance of it. Unless you're an NBA center you'll have plenty of room to stretch out in the back of this sedan. see full Volkswagen Passat review |
2013 Volkswagen Passat Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed automated manual FWD |
SEL Premium seating is fantastic. Definitely worth the cost of the upgrade over the mid-grade seats. see full Volkswagen Passat review |
2013 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual FWD |
rear seat room is exceptional. can handle long-legged folks with ease and those with large shoe sizes. enter and exiting with larger folks not a problem either. see full Volkswagen Passat review |
2012 | 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I5 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Older teenagers like the extra room see full Volkswagen Passat review |
2012 | 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I5 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
HUGE amount of rear legroom! see full Volkswagen Passat review |
2012 | 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I5 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Tons of room while driving. I am 6'4" and have plenty of leg and headroom. see full Volkswagen Passat review |