Infiniti M (2009) vs. Chevrolet Impala / Monte Carlo (2007) Specs

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2009 Infiniti M and 2007 Chevrolet Impala / Monte Carlo Specifications

Model Year	2009	2007
Model	Infiniti M	Chevrolet Impala / Monte Carlo
Engine
Transmission
Drivetrain
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	3857 lb.	3674 lb.	183 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

2009 Infiniti M Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2009	4dr Sedan 325-horsepower 4.5L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Huge rear seat with tons of space. Passengers routinly comment on how comfortable it is. Significantly more rear seat room then 5 series BMW. Ininiti G35/37 has more rear seat than the 5 series. see full Infiniti M review
2008	4dr Sedan 275-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	The front seats are better padded than the 2006 and more comfortable see full Infiniti M review
2008	4dr Sedan 275-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD	I sit very tall, and have lots of headroom in this car see full Infiniti M review
2008	4dr Sedan 275-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD	lots of leg space. very comfortable seats see full Infiniti M review
2008	4dr Sedan 275-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Ample, yet feels built for speed 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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