Model Year | 2009 | 2009 | |
Model | Hyundai Azera | Chevrolet Impala | |
Engine | 3.8L V6 DOHC-4v 263 hp@6000 255 lb-ft@4500 |
5.3L V8 OHV-2v 303 hp@5600 323 lb-ft@4400 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 4-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 109.4 in | 110.5 in | -1.1 in |
Length | 192.7 in | 200.4 in | -7.7 in |
Width | 72.8 in | 72.9 in | -0.1 in |
Height | 58.7 in | 58.7 in | 0 in |
Curb Weight | 3629 lb. | 3711 lb. | -82 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.8 gal. | 17.0 gal. | 2.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.2 in | 39.4 in | 0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.9 in | 58.7 in | -0.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.5 in | 56.4 in | -0.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.7 in | 42.3 in | 1.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.2 in | 37.8 in | 0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.1 in | 58.6 in | -1.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.1 in | 57.2 in | -2.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.2 in | 37.6 in | 0.6 in |
Total Legroom | 81.9 in (over 2 rows) | 79.9 in (over 2 rows) | 2 in |
Cargo Volume | 16.6 ft3 | 18.6 ft3 | -2 ft3 |
2009 Hyundai Azera Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
This car is spacious and very easy to get into and out of. It allows one to sit up high and still have plentiful headroom. see full Hyundai Azera review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Easy step-in combined with excellent headroom means my 96 year old mother in law can get in and out without effort! She can cross her legs when seated. see full Hyundai Azera review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The pitch between front and rear seats is huge. The rear door opens wider than almost any other current model, and my 97 year old mother in law can get in and out easily. see full Hyundai Azera review |
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 |