Model Year | 2006 | 2010 | |
Model | Chevrolet Impala / Monte Carlo | Volvo C30 | |
Engine | 3.9L V6 OHV-2v 242 hp@6000 242 lb-ft@4800 |
turbocharged 2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 227 hp@5000 236 lb-ft@1500 |
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Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 110.5 in | 103.9 in | 6.6 in |
Length | 196.7 in | 167.4 in | 29.3 in |
Width | 72.9 in | 70.2 in | 2.7 in |
Height | 55.8 in | 57.0 in | -1.2 in |
Curb Weight | 3438 lb. | 3201 lb. | 237 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.5 gal. | 15.9 gal. | 1.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.1 in | 38.2 in | -0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.3 in | 53.6 in | 4.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.2 in | 53.1 in | 2.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.4 in | 42.3 in | 0.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.5 in | 36.4 in | 0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.0 in | 47.0 in | 10 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.5 in | 41.5 in | 14 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.8 in | 33.9 in | 1.9 in |
Total Legroom | 78.2 in (over 2 rows) | 76.2 in (over 2 rows) | 2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.8 ft3 | 12.9 ft3 | 2.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 15.8 ft3 | 20.2 ft3 | -4.4 ft3 |
2006 Chevrolet Impala / Monte Carlo Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 211-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Interior room is outstanding. Trunk room is phenomenal, especially with flip and fold flat rear seat. see full Chevrolet Impala / Monte Carlo review |
2005 | 4dr Sedan 180-horsepower 3.4L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Rear seat had good room. Passengers had good leg room. Only adults over 6ft would touch the backs of the front seat with their legs. Draw back was the low roof. see full Chevrolet Impala / Monte Carlo review |
2010 Volvo C30 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 2dr Hatch turbocharged 227hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Excellent support for very long drives. Passengers in the rear say the same. see full Volvo C30 review |
2010 Volvo C30 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 2dr Hatch turbocharged 227hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Lack of leg room. This car is a two seater. see full Volvo C30 review |