2012 Chevrolet Impala vs 2012 Hyundai Azera vs 2012 Toyota Avalon

2012 Chevrolet Impala

2012 Hyundai Azera

2012 Toyota Avalon

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4-Door Sedan LS Retail

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Impala 4-Door Sedan LS Retail	18	30	$24,729	$25,760
Impala 4-Door Sedan LT Retail	18	30	$26,193	$27,285
Impala 4-Door Sedan LTZ	18	30	$29,088	$30,300

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4-Door Sedan

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Azera 4-Door Sedan	20	28	$29,864	$32,000

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4-Door Sedan

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Avalon 4-Door Sedan	19	28	$29,876	$33,195
Avalon 4-Door Sedan Limited	19	28	$32,792	$36,435

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$24,729

$29,864

$29,876

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$25,760

$32,000

$33,195

Monthly Payment Estimate

$429 / month

$533 / month

$553 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

6.6

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8.0

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2012 Impala has a dated design and lacks excitement, but a stronger, smoother powertrain should make its simple layout and excellent interior space more palatable.

With real design appeal, confident performance, and a true luxury-car ambiance, the new 2012 Hyundai Azera brings far more sophistication to the showroom, but doesn't lose its carry-over attributes of comfort and value for the money.

A classy, comfortable near-luxury sedan, the 2012 Toyota Avalon has a more modern look but traditional big-car handling and smooth performance.

TCC Likes

A truly large interior
Plenty of cargo space
Cushy highway ride

Strong, efficient new V-6
Nicely weighted steering
Quiet, smooth ride

Cushy ride
Quick in a straight line
Confident, light steering

TCC Dislikes

Anonymous exterior
Dowdy interior
Lacks navigation, USB

Back-seat entry/exit
Less back-seat space in center position
Lacks leading-edge tech options

Lots of body roll
Conservative looks
Some glitzy interior trim

Fuel Economy

City

18 mpg

20 mpg

19 mpg

Highway

30 mpg

28 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Large Cars

Large

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room (in)

39.4

40.3

38.9

Second Hip Room (in)

57.2

54.2

56.2

Front Shoulder Room (in)

58.7

58.3

59.4

Passenger Volume (ft³)

104.5

107.0

106.9

Second Head Room (in)

37.8

37.3

37.5

Second Shoulder Room (in)

58.6

56.4

58.2

Front Leg Room (in)

42.3

45.5

41.3

Passenger Capacity

Front Hip Room (in)

56.4

54.6

55.8

Second Leg Room (in)

37.6

36.8

40.9

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Front (in)

62.4

63.2

62.2

Min Ground Clearance (in)

- TBD -

5.4

5.3

Length, Overall (in)

200.4

193.3

197.6

Height, Overall (in)

58.7

57.9

58.5

Track Width, Rear (in)

61.5

63.3

61.6

Wheelbase (in)

110.5

112.0

111.0

Liftover Height (in)

- TBD -

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

72.9

73.2

72.8

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

18.6

16.3

14.4

Brakes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.93 x 1.18

12.6 x 1.10

11.7 x - TBD -

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

4-wheel

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

10.94 x 0.43

11.2 x 0.39

11.1 x - TBD -

Brake Type

Pwr

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

17.0

18.5

Steering

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)

- TBD -

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

13.3

14.5

16.1

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

38.0

36.5

36.9

Steering Type

Pwr Rack & Pinion

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)

2.4

2.90

3.22

Tires

Rear Tire Order Code

QPX

Front Tire Size

P225/60R16

P245/45R18

P215/55R17

Spare Tire Size

Compact

T135/80D17

P215/55R17

Front Tire Order Code

QPX

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P225/60R16

P245/45R18

P215/55R17

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

100

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

1000

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3555

3825

3572

Wheels

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

- TBD -

Aluminum

Front Wheel Size (in)

16 x - TBD -

18 x 7.5

17 x 7.0

Spare Wheel Size (in)

- TBD -

Compact

17 x 7.0

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

16 x - TBD -

18 x 7.5

17 x 7.0

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)

- TBD -

5.2

- TBD -

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

- TBD -

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

125

- TBD -

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

262 @ 5300

255 @ 5200

248 @ 4700

Engine Order Code

LFX

- TBD -

Displacement

3.6L/217

3.3L/204

3.5L/211

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

300 @ 6500

293 @ 6400

268 @ 6200

Engine Type

Gas V6

Fuel System

Direct Injection

Electronic Fuel Injection

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Transmission

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.70

0.77

0.60

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.50

4.25

3.30

Clutch Size (in)

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.80

1.42

Trans Type

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

0.71

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

2.90

3.39

4.14

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.90

2.65

1.90

Trans Order Code

MX0

- TBD -

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

2.77

3.04

3.68

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.40

1.38

1.00

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic

Automatic w/manual shift

Automatic

Summary

Vehicle Name

Chevrolet Impala

Hyundai Azera

Toyota Avalon

Body Style

4 Door Sedan

Suspension

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Touring

w/Coil Springs

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)

- TBD -

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)

1.18

0.95

0.94

Suspension Type - Rear

Tri-Link

Multi-Link

Multi-link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Touring

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Front

MacPherson Strut

MacPherson strut

MacPherson Strut

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)

0.63

0.67

0.59

Emissions

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

8.3

8.0

EPA Greenhouse Gas Score

- TBD -

Crash Test Ratings

Overall Rating

Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger

Overall Side Crash Rating

Side Barrier Rating

Side Barrier Rating Driver

Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat

Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Rear Seat

Rollover Rating

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