Infiniti M (2006) vs. Chevrolet Impala / Monte Carlo (2007) Specs

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2006 Infiniti M and 2007 Chevrolet Impala / Monte Carlo Specifications

Model Year	2006	2007
Model	Infiniti M	Chevrolet Impala / Monte Carlo
Engine	4.5L V8 DOHC-4v 335 hp@6400 340 lb-ft@4000	5.3L V8 OHV-2v 303 hp@5600 323 lb-ft@4400
Transmission	5-speed shiftable automatic	4-speed automatic
Drivetrain	RWD	FWD
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	114.2 in	110.5 in	3.7 in
Length	192.6 in	200.4 in	-7.8 in
Width	70.8 in	72.9 in	-2.1 in
Height	59.4 in	58.7 in	0.7 in
Curb Weight	4005 lb.	3790 lb.	215 lb.
Fuel Capacity	20.0 gal.	17.5 gal.	2.5 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.6 in	39.4 in	0.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	58.2 in	58.7 in	-0.5 in
Hip Room, Row 1	55.1 in	56.4 in	-1.3 in
Legroom, Row 1	44.2 in	42.3 in	1.9 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.8 in	37.8 in	0 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	56.9 in	58.6 in	-1.7 in
Hip Room, Row 2	53.9 in	57.2 in	-3.3 in
Legroom, Row 2	37.3 in	37.6 in	-0.3 in
Total Legroom	81.5 in (over 2 rows)	79.9 in (over 2 rows)	1.6 in
Cargo Volume	14.9 ft³	18.6 ft³	-3.7 ft³

2006 Infiniti M Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2007	4dr Sedan 325-horsepower 4.5L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD	Very comfy, yet generally supportive. Highly adjustable with two memory options. Cooled and heated seats are wonderful. see full Infiniti M review
2006	4dr Sedan 335-horsepower 4.5L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD	Most front leg room compared to similar vehicles at the time. Even rear leg room fair. First car I owned with rear view camera still working well with great color and resolution. see full Infiniti M review

2006 Infiniti M Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2006	4dr Sedan 335-horsepower 4.5L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD	Plenty see full Infiniti M review
2006	4dr Sedan 335-horsepower 4.5L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD	Great--the Sport model has really good side bolstering and adjustable lumbar support + heated AND cooled seats. see full Infiniti M review

2007 Chevrolet Impala / Monte Carlo 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 / Monte Carlo 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 / Monte Carlo 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 / Monte Carlo review
2008	4dr Sedan 211-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic FWD	Wide open... see full Chevrolet Impala / Monte Carlo 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 / Monte Carlo review
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

2007 Chevrolet Impala / Monte Carlo 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 / Monte Carlo 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 / Monte Carlo review
2008	4dr Sedan 211-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic FWD	Not enough leg room. see full Chevrolet Impala / Monte Carlo review

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