Model Year | 2006 | 2011 | |
Model | Chevrolet Impala / Monte Carlo | Volvo V50 | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Wagon | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 110.5 in | 103.9 in | 6.6 in |
Length | 200.4 in | 178.0 in | 22.4 in |
Width | 72.9 in | 69.7 in | 3.2 in |
Height | 58.7 in | 58.0 in | 0.7 in |
Curb Weight | 3553 lb. | 3570 lb. | -17 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.5 gal. | 15.9 gal. | 1.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.4 in | 38.9 in | 0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.7 in | 55.2 in | 3.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 56.4 in | 53.7 in | 2.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.3 in | 41.6 in | 0.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 38.1 in | -0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.6 in | 54.1 in | 4.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 57.2 in | 50.7 in | 6.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 34.4 in | 3.2 in |
Total Legroom | 79.9 in (over 2 rows) | 76 in (over 2 rows) | 3.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 18.6 ft3 | 12.8 ft3 | 5.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 18.6 ft3 | 44.2 ft3 | -25.6 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 |
2011 Volvo V50 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 113hp 1.6L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual FWD |
Rear seat is slightly hampered by limited head/leg/sideways room, but for normal sized persons the seat is fantastic for two with splending leg and back support. Car is also very silent, making long drives a pleasure. see full Volvo V50 review |
2010 | 4dr Wagon 168-horsepower 2.4L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Lots of front seat room. Good dash design accommodates tall passengers with rear facing car seat behind. Seat was vertically adjustable providing lots of hear room. see full Volvo V50 review |