2009 Chevrolet Impala vs 2008 Toyota Avalon

2009 Chevrolet Impala

2008 Toyota Avalon

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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 XL

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
4-Door Sedan XL	19	28	$24,414	$27,325
4-Door Sedan Touring	19	28	$26,423	$29,575
4-Door Sedan XLS	19	28	$27,829	$31,625
4-Door Sedan Limited	19	28	$30,504	$34,665

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$22,719

$24,414

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$23,790

$27,325

Monthly Payment Estimate

$397 / month

$455 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

6.6

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8.0

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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.

The 2008 Toyota Avalon is designed for a cushy, comfortable ride and impressive interior space above all else.

TCC Likes

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

Unbelievably quiet interior
Very smooth, supple ride
Torquey and unobtrusive engine

TCC Dislikes

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

Unexciting to drive
Plain styling on the outside
Electronic stability control isn’t standard

Fuel Economy

City

19 mpg

Highway

29 mpg

28 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Large

Interior Dimensions

Second Hip Room (in)

57.2

56.2

Front Shoulder Room (in)

58.7

59.4

Passenger Capacity

Second Head Room (in)

37.8

37.5

Second Shoulder Room (in)

58.6

58.2

Front Leg Room (in)

42.3

41.3

Front Hip Room (in)

56.4

55.8

Passenger Volume (ft³)

104.5

106.9

Second Leg Room (in)

37.6

40.9

Front Head Room (in)

39.4

38.8

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Front (in)

62.4

62.2

Min Ground Clearance (in)

- TBD -

5.3

Length, Overall (in)

200.4

197.6

Height, Overall (in)

58.7

58.5

Track Width, Rear (in)

61.5

61.6

Wheelbase (in)

110.5

111.0

Liftover Height (in)

- TBD -

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

72.9

72.8

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

18.6

14.4

Brakes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.93 x 1.18

11.7 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

11.6 x - TBD -

Brake Type

Pwr

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

18.5

Steering

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)

- TBD -

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

13.3

16.0

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

36.9

Steering Type

Pwr Rack & Pinion

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)

2.4

3.22

Tires

Rear Tire Order Code

QPX

Front Tire Size

P225/60R16

P215/60R16

Spare Tire Size

Compact

P215/60R16

Front Tire Order Code

QPX

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P225/60R16

P215/60R16

Trailering

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

1000

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

100

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3555

3490

Wheels

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Aluminum

Front Wheel Size (in)

16 x 6.5

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

16 x 6.5

Rear Wheel Material

Steel

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

16 x 6.5

Front Wheel Material

Steel

Aluminum

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)

11.7

- TBD -

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

600

- TBD -

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

125

- TBD -

Engine

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

211 @ 5800

268 @ 6200

Engine Type

Gas/Ethanol V6

Gas V6

Fuel System

SFI

EFI

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

214 @ 4000

248 @ 4700

Engine Order Code

LZE

Displacement

3.5L/214

3.5L/211

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

Transmission

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.71

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

2.38

4.15

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

1.56

1.90

Trans Order Code

MX0

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

2.86

3.69

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.70

1.00

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.61

First Gear Ratio (:1)

2.92

3.30

Clutch Size (in)

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

1.42

Trans Type

Summary

Body Style

4 Door Sedan LS

4 Door Sedan

Vehicle Name

Chevrolet Impala

Toyota Avalon

Suspension

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)

- TBD -

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)

1.18

0.94

Suspension Type - Rear

Tri-Link

Multi-link Strut

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Touring

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Front

MacPherson Strut

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)

0.63

0.59

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Touring

Emissions

EPA Greenhouse Gas Score

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