2017 Chevrolet Impala vs 2017 Ford Taurus

2017 Chevrolet Impala

2017 Ford Taurus

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4-Door Sedan LS w/1LS

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Impala 4-Door Sedan LS w/1LS	22	30	$26,400	$27,500
Impala 4-Door Sedan LS w/2FL	17	25	$36,168	$37,675
Impala 4-Door Sedan LT w/1LT	22	30	$28,574	$29,765
Impala 4-Door Sedan LT w/3LT	17	25	$39,278	$40,915
Impala 4-Door Sedan Premier w/2LZ	19	28	$34,411	$35,845

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Limited AWD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Taurus Limited AWD	17	24	$36,576	$38,705
Taurus Limited FWD	18	27	$34,829	$36,855
Taurus SE FWD	18	27	$25,840	$27,345
Taurus SEL AWD	17	24	$29,886	$31,625
Taurus SEL FWD	18	27	$28,137	$29,775
Taurus SHO AWD	16	24	$40,182	$42,520

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$26,400

$36,576

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$27,500

$38,705

Monthly Payment Estimate

$458 / month

$645 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

6.5

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5.2

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2017 Chevrolet Impala hits the big-car target with handsome lines, composed handling, and on-point connectivity.

The 2017 Ford Taurus is the full-sizer that Ford once called its flagship. Times change—and so do tastes—and the Taurus struggles to keep up with others in its class.

TCC Likes

A smashing redesign
Infotainment is on point
No SS badge, but the V-6 feels like it

Quiet ride
Comfortable interior in front
Generous trunk

TCC Dislikes

Manual-shift mode is at arm's length
Too many cooks in the cockpit design kitchen
Back-seat head room and support need attention

Cramped rear seat
Finicky base infotainment system
Poor rear visibility

Fuel Economy

City

22 mpg

17 mpg

Highway

30 mpg

24 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Large Cars

Interior Dimensions

Front Leg Room (in)

45.80

41.9

Front Hip Room (in)

54.90

56.3

Passenger Volume (ft³)

105

102.2

Second Leg Room (in)

39.80

38.1

Front Head Room (in)

39.90

Second Hip Room (in)

54.10

55.8

Front Shoulder Room (in)

57.90

57.9

Passenger Capacity

Second Head Room (in)

37.40

37.8

Second Shoulder Room (in)

56.90

56.9

Exterior Dimensions

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

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

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

18.8

20.1

Brakes

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

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

18.5

Steering

Steering Type

Electric Rack & Pinion

Rack-Pinion

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)

2.73

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)

- TBD -

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

15.2

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

38.8

39.5

Tires

Spare Tire Order Code

QCL

Rear Tire Size

P235/50R18

P255/45VR19

Rear Tire Order Code

QGK

Front Tire Size

P235/50R18

P255/45VR19

Spare Tire Size

T125/70R17

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

QGK

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

1000

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

1000

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

100

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

100

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

- TBD -

4140

Wheels

Rear Wheel Size (in)

18 x - TBD -

19 X 8

Front Wheel Material

Steel

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Aluminum

Front Wheel Size (in)

18 x - TBD -

19 X 8

Spare Wheel Size (in)

17 x - TBD -

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Steel

Aluminum

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)

7.5

Electrical

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

150

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

800

650

Engine

Engine Type

Gas I4

Regular Unleaded V-6

Fuel System

Direct Injection

Sequential MPI

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

191 @ 4400

254 @ 4000

Engine Order Code

LCV

998-1

Displacement

2.5L/150

3.5 L/213

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

197 @ 6300

288 @ 6500

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

Transmission

Reverse Ratio (:1)

2.94

2.88

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.96

2.87

Trans Order Code

MHG

44J

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.23

3.39

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.45

1.41

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic

Automatic w/OD

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

All Wheel

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.75

0.74

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.58

4.48

Clutch Size (in)

N/A

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.91

1.84

Trans Type

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

Trans Description Cont. Again

Summary

Vehicle Name

Chevrolet Impala

Ford Taurus

Body Style

Sedan

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

w/Coil Springs

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

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)

N/A

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)

1.1

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Emissions

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

7.1

9.3

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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