Model Year | 2007 | 2009 | |
Model | Nissan 350Z | Chevrolet Impala | |
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Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 2dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 104.3 in | 110.5 in | -6.2 in |
Length | 169.8 in | 200.4 in | -30.6 in |
Width | 71.5 in | 72.9 in | -1.4 in |
Height | 52.1 in | 58.7 in | -6.6 in |
Curb Weight | 3339 lb. | 3555 lb. | -216 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.0 gal. | 17.0 gal. | 3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.2 in | 39.4 in | -1.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.6 in | 58.7 in | -5.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.2 in | 56.4 in | -3.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.6 in | 42.3 in | 0.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 37.8 in | -37.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 58.6 in | -58.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 57.2 in | -57.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 37.6 in | -37.6 in |
Total Legroom | 42.6 in (over 1 rows) | 79.9 in (over 2 rows) | -37.3 in |
Cargo Volume | 6.8 ft3 | 18.6 ft3 | -11.8 ft3 |
2007 Nissan 350Z Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 2dr Hatch 306-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
lots of room in front seats see full Nissan 350Z review |
2007 Nissan 350Z Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 2dr Hatch 306-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
very cramped, not designed for very long rides. Not for tall people. see full Nissan 350Z review |
2007 | 2dr Hatch 306-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
NO rear seat, limited hatch space see full Nissan 350Z review |
2007 | 2dr Hatch 306-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed manual RWD |
There was no rear seat. see full Nissan 350Z review |
2007 | 2dr Hatch 306-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
There are no rear seats in this vehicle. Was considering a 2 seater, but wife was not impressed so obtaining approval from that quarter would have been difficult. see full Nissan 350Z 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 |