2014 Chevrolet Impala vs 2014 Ford Taurus

2014 Chevrolet Impala

2014 Ford Taurus

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4-Door Sedan LS Eco

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Impala 4-Door Sedan LS Eco	25	35	$28,115	$29,135
Impala 4-Door Sedan LS w/1LS	21	31	$25,919	$26,860
Impala 4-Door Sedan LT Eco	25	35	$29,710	$31,110
Impala 4-Door Sedan LT w/1LT	21	31	$27,800	$29,110
Impala 4-Door Sedan LT w/2LT	19	29	$28,731	$30,085
Impala 4-Door Sedan LTZ w/1LZ	21	31	$32,016	$33,880
Impala 4-Door Sedan LTZ w/2LZ	19	29	$33,930	$35,905

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4-Door Sedan Limited AWD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Taurus 4-Door Sedan Limited AWD	18	26	$33,330	$36,130
Taurus 4-Door Sedan Limited FWD	19	29	$31,624	$34,280
Taurus 4-Door Sedan SE FWD	19	29	$24,705	$26,780
Taurus 4-Door Sedan SEL AWD	18	26	$28,533	$30,930
Taurus 4-Door Sedan SEL FWD	19	29	$26,827	$29,080
Taurus 4-Door Sedan SHO AWD	17	25	$36,882	$39,980

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$28,115

$33,330

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$29,135

$36,130

Monthly Payment Estimate

$486 / month

$602 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

8.0

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8.0

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TCC’s Bottom Line

It took a while to get here, but the 2014 Chevy Impala fast-forwards over the past with fine handling and even better styling.

The 2014 Ford Taurus continues in its role of luxury and technology flagship for the Ford brand, but it remains compromised by its lack of rear-seat headroom and legroom

TCC Likes

At long last, it's new
A redefined look we'd like to see more of
Strong V-6, even without the SS initials

Comfortable, controlled ride
Luxurious interior
Top safety ratings

TCC Dislikes

Eco mild-hybrid model can be juddery
Back seat's flat, and headroom isn't amazing
Cockpit needs some chamomile

Back seat lacks headroom
Large and heavy on the road
20-inch wheels add harshness

Fuel Economy

City

25 mpg

18 mpg

Highway

35 mpg

26 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Large Cars

Interior Dimensions

Second Hip Room (in)

54.10

55.8

Front Shoulder Room (in)

57.90

57.9

Passenger Volume (ft³)

105

102.2

Second Head Room (in)

37.40

37.8

Second Shoulder Room (in)

56.90

56.9

Front Leg Room (in)

45.80

41.9

Passenger Capacity

Front Hip Room (in)

54.90

56.3

Second Leg Room (in)

39.80

38.1

Front Head Room (in)

39.90

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Front (in)

62.20

65.3

Min Ground Clearance (in)

- TBD -

5.1

Length, Overall (in)

201.30

202.9

Height, Overall (in)

58.90

60.7

Track Width, Rear (in)

62.00

65.5

Wheelbase (in)

111.70

112.9

Liftover Height (in)

- TBD -

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

73.00

76.2

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

14.2

20.1

Brakes

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.4 x 0.9

13.6

Brake Type

Pwr

4-Wheel Disc

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.6 x 1.2

13.9

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

15.8

Steering

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

15.2

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

38.8

39.7

Steering Type

Electric Rack & Pinion

Rack-Pinion

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)

2.73

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)

- TBD -

Tires

Rear Tire Order Code

QGK

TC1

Front Tire Size

P235/50R18

P255/45VR19

Spare Tire Size

T125/70R17

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

QGK

TC1

Spare Tire Order Code

QCL

Rear Tire Size

P235/50R18

P255/45VR19

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

- TBD -

100

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

- TBD -

100

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

- TBD -

1000

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

- TBD -

1000

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

- TBD -

4249

Wheels

Front Wheel Size (in)

18 x - TBD -

19 X 8

Spare Wheel Size (in)

17 x - TBD -

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

18 x - TBD -

19 X 8

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Aluminum

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)

10.1

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

438

650

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

- TBD -

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

172 @ 4900

254 @ 4000

Engine Order Code

LUK

998-1

Displacement

2.4L/145.4

3.5 L/213

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

182 @ 6200

288 @ 6500

Engine Type

Gas/Electric I4

Regular Unleaded V-6

Fuel System

Direct Injection

Sequential MPI

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)

1.91

1.84

Trans Type

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

All Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

2.94

2.88

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.96

2.87

Trans Order Code

MHH

44J

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

2.64

3.39

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.45

1.41

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic

Automatic w/OD

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.75

0.74

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.58

4.48

Summary

Vehicle Name

Chevrolet Impala

Ford Taurus

Body Style

Sedan

Suspension

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)

N/A

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)

1.1

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)

N/A

Suspension Type - Front

MacPherson Strut

Strut

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Emissions

EPA Greenhouse Gas Score

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

6.2

8.7 (Est)

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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