2013 Chevrolet Impala vs 2013 Toyota Avalon

2013 Chevrolet Impala

2013 Toyota Avalon

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4-Door Sedan LS

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
4-Door Sedan LS	18	30	$24,825	$25,860
4-Door Sedan LT	18	30	$26,289	$27,385
4-Door Sedan LTZ	18	30	$29,184	$30,400

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4-Door Sedan XLE

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
4-Door Sedan XLE	21	31	$27,892	$30,990
4-Door Sedan XLE Premium	21	31	$29,876	$33,195
4-Door Sedan XLE Touring	21	31	$31,950	$35,500
4-Door Sedan Limited	21	31	$35,686	$39,650

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$24,825

$27,892

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$25,860

$30,990

Monthly Payment Estimate

$431 / month

$517 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

6.6

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8.4

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TCC’s Bottom Line

Dated in styling, safety, and comfort, the 2013 Chevrolet Impala still earns credit for interior space, highway gas mileage, and low prices.

The 2013 Toyota Avalon is more responsive and sophisticated than ever before, without giving up any comfort; and in the new Avalon Hybrid, 40 mpg has never been so serene.

TCC Likes

Full-size room
Trunk space is large
Highway ride is smooth

Well-controlled ride
Refined, responsive powertrains
40 mpg (Hybrid)

TCC Dislikes

Styling almost untouched
Interior feels, looks dowdy
Features list omits USB, navigation

Luxury-car price, without the lux badge
Spongy brake-pedal feel
Generic taillight look

Fuel Economy

City

18 mpg

21 mpg

Highway

30 mpg

31 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Large Cars

Large

Interior Dimensions

Second Leg Room (in)

37.60

39.2

Front Head Room (in)

39.40

38.5

Second Hip Room (in)

57.20

54.6

Front Shoulder Room (in)

58.70

58.2

Passenger Capacity

Second Head Room (in)

37.80

37.9

Second Shoulder Room (in)

58.60

56.9

Front Leg Room (in)

42.30

42.1

Front Hip Room (in)

56.40

55.1

Passenger Volume (ft³)

104.5

102.3

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Front (in)

62.40

62.6

Min Ground Clearance (in)

- TBD -

5.5

Length, Overall (in)

200.40

195.2

Height, Overall (in)

58.70

57.5

Track Width, Rear (in)

61.50

62.2

Wheelbase (in)

110.50

111.0

Liftover Height (in)

- TBD -

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

72.90

72.2

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

18.6

16.0

Brakes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.93 x 1.18

11.7 x 1.10

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

11.1 x 0.40

Brake Type

Pwr

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

17.5

17.0

Steering

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)

- TBD -

N/A

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

13.3

14.8

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

38.00

37.4

Steering Type

Pwr Rack & Pinion

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)

2.4

2.85

Tires

Rear Tire Order Code

QPX

Front Tire Size

P225/60R16

P215/55R17

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

QPX

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P225/60R16

P215/55R17

Trailering

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

1000

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

100

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

150

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

1000

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3555

3461

Wheels

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

- TBD -

Front Wheel Size (in)

16 x - TBD -

17 x 7.0

Spare Wheel Size (in)

- TBD -

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

16 x - TBD -

17 x 7.0

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)

- TBD -

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

- TBD -

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

150

- TBD -

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

262 @ 5300

248 @ 4700

Engine Order Code

LFX

Displacement

3.6L/217

3.5L/211

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

300 @ 6500

268 @ 6200

Engine Type

Gas V6

Fuel System

Direct Injection

Electronic Fuel Injection

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

25 (Est)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

31 (Est)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

21 (Est)

Transmission

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.74

0.608

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.48

3.300

Clutch Size (in)

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.84

1.420

Trans Type

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

0.713

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

2.88

4.148

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.87

1.900

Trans Order Code

MX0

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

2.44

3.238

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.41

1.000

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic

Summary

Body Style

4 Door Sedan

Sedan

Vehicle Name

Chevrolet Impala

Toyota Avalon

Suspension

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)

0.63

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Touring

w/Coil Springs

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)

- TBD -

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)

1.18

0.98

Suspension Type - Rear

Tri-Link

Multi-link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Touring

w/Coil Springs

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Front

MacPherson Strut

Emissions

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

8.3

- TBD -

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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