2009 Chevrolet Impala vs 2008 Kia Amanti

2009 Chevrolet Impala

2008 Kia Amanti

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4-Door Sedan LS

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
4-Door Sedan LS	19	29	$22,719	$23,790
4-Door Sedan 3.5L LT	19	29	$23,535	$24,645
4-Door Sedan 3.9L LT	17	27	$25,890	$27,110
4-Door Sedan LTZ	17	27	$28,296	$29,630
4-Door Sedan SS	16	24	$29,733	$31,135

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4-Door Sedan

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
4-Door Sedan	17	24	$23,250	$25,495

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$22,719

$23,250

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$23,790

$25,495

Monthly Payment Estimate

$397 / month

$425 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

6.6

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6.6

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TCC’s Bottom Line

If you’re in the market for a comfortable sedan with lots of space at a reasonable price, the 2009 Chevrolet Impala is a practical but not exciting choice.

If you don't mind driving a big car with derivative looks, the 2008 Kia Amanti is a great choice.

TCC Likes

Smooth, comfortable ride
Impressive acceleration with the SS V-8
Roomy interior, with plenty of backseat and trunk space

Value, value, value
Strong warranty protection
Roomy interior

TCC Dislikes

Coarse-sounding V-6 engine
Drab styling
Uncomfortable seats during long trips

Awful styling
Suspension floats
Vague steering

Fuel Economy

City

19 mpg

17 mpg

Highway

29 mpg

24 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Large

Interior Dimensions

Front Hip Room (in)

56.4

55.2

Passenger Volume (ft³)

104.5

106.0

Second Leg Room (in)

37.6

36.8

Front Head Room (in)

39.4

40.0

Second Hip Room (in)

57.2

54.6

Front Shoulder Room (in)

58.7

58.1

Passenger Capacity

Second Head Room (in)

37.8

38.2

Second Shoulder Room (in)

58.6

57.5

Front Leg Room (in)

42.3

44.5

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Rear (in)

61.5

62.6

Wheelbase (in)

110.5

110.2

Liftover Height (in)

- TBD -

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

72.9

72.8

Track Width, Front (in)

62.4

Min Ground Clearance (in)

- TBD -

6.5

Length, Overall (in)

200.4

196.9

Height, Overall (in)

58.7

58.5

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

18.6

15.9

Brakes

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.93 x 1.18

11.9 x - TBD -

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

10.94 x 0.43

11.2 x - TBD -

Brake Type

Pwr

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

18.5

Steering

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)

2.4

3.15

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)

- TBD -

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

13.3

- TBD -

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

38.2

Steering Type

Pwr Rack & Pinion

Tires

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P225/60R16

Rear Tire Order Code

QPX

Front Tire Size

P225/60R16

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

QPX

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

100

- TBD -

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

1000

- TBD -

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3555

3770

Wheels

Rear Wheel Size (in)

16 x 6.5

16 x - TBD -

Front Wheel Material

Steel

aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

16 x 6.5

16 x - TBD -

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Steel

aluminum

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)

11.7

11.5

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

600

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

125

110

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

214 @ 4000

260 @ 4500

Engine Order Code

LZE

Displacement

3.5L/214

3.8L/231

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

211 @ 5800

264 @ 6000

Engine Type

Gas/Ethanol V6

Gas V6

Fuel System

SFI

- TBD -

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

Transmission

Clutch Size (in)

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

1.44

Trans Type

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.73

Trans Description Cont. Again

Sportmatic shifter

Reverse Ratio (:1)

2.38

3.86

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

1.56

2.09

Trans Order Code

MX0

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

2.86

3.33

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.70

1.05

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

First Gear Ratio (:1)

2.92

3.84

Summary

Vehicle Name

Chevrolet Impala

Kia Amanti

Body Style

4 Door Sedan LS

4dr Sedan

Suspension

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Front

MacPherson Strut

Independent

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)

0.63

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Touring

Double Wishbone

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)

- TBD -

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)

1.18

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Rear

Tri-Link

Independent

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Touring

Multi-Link

Emissions

EPA Greenhouse Gas Score

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