2018 Chevrolet Impala vs 2018 Kia Cadenza

2018 Chevrolet Impala

2018 Kia Cadenza

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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	$26,779	$27,895
Impala 4-Door Sedan LT w/1LT	22	30	$29,203	$30,420
Impala 4-Door Sedan Premier w/2LZ	19	28	$35,155	$36,620

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Limited Sedan

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Cadenza Limited Sedan	20	28	$41,320	$44,690
Cadenza Premium Sedan	20	28	$30,408	$32,290
Cadenza Technology Sedan	20	28	$36,328	$39,290

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$26,779

$41,320

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$27,895

$44,690

Monthly Payment Estimate

$465 / month

$745 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

6.7

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7.4

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2018 Chevrolet Impala adds better base equipment this year for good value among full-sizers.

The 2018 Kia Cadenza has matured greatly, and offers exceptional room and polish.

TCC Likes

Sharp exterior
Better base infotainment
Quality ride

Premium cabin
Quiet, hushed driving
Lots of storage space

TCC Dislikes

No hybrid powertrain
Interior is too busy
Back seat head room may bother some

Evolutionary styling
Middling gas mileage
Rivals have sharper handling

Fuel Economy

City

22 mpg

20 mpg

Highway

30 mpg

28 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Large Cars

Interior Dimensions

Front Hip Room (in)

54.90

56.5

Passenger Volume (ft³)

105

107.8

Second Leg Room (in)

39.80

37.2

Front Head Room (in)

39.90

38.5

Second Hip Room (in)

54.10

56.3

Front Shoulder Room (in)

57.90

58.3

Passenger Capacity

Second Head Room (in)

37.40

37.6

Second Shoulder Room (in)

56.90

56.5

Front Leg Room (in)

45.80

45.5

Exterior Dimensions

Liftover Height (in)

- TBD -

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

73.00

73.6

Track Width, Front (in)

62.20

63.1

Min Ground Clearance (in)

- TBD -

Length, Overall (in)

201.30

195.7

Height, Overall (in)

58.90

57.9

Track Width, Rear (in)

62.00

63.4

Wheelbase (in)

111.70

112.4

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

18.8

Brakes

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.6 x 1.2

12.6

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

11.8

Brake Type

Pwr

4-Wheel Disc

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

18.5

Steering

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

37.2

Steering Type

Electric Rack & Pinion

Rack-Pinion

Tires

Rear Tire Size

P235/50R18

P245/40VR19

Rear Tire Order Code

QGK

Front Tire Size

P235/50R18

P245/40VR19

Spare Tire Size

T125/70R17

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

QGK

Spare Tire Order Code

QCL

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 -

3770

Wheels

Front Wheel Material

Steel

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

18 x - TBD -

19 X 8

Spare Wheel Size (in)

17 x - TBD -

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Steel

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

18 x - TBD -

19 X 8

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)

7.5

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

800

660

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

150

180

Engine

Fuel System

Direct Injection

Gasoline Direct Injection

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

191 @ 4400

253 @ 5200

Engine Order Code

LCV

Displacement

2.5L/150

3.3 L/204

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

197 @ 6300

290 @ 6400

Engine Type

Gas I4

Regular Unleaded V-6

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Transmission

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.23

3.32

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.45

1.42

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic

Automatic w/OD

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.75

1.00

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.58

4.81

Clutch Size (in)

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.91

1.86

Trans Type

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

1.22

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

2.94

3.42

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.96

2.90

Trans Order Code

MHG

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.65

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.80

Summary

Vehicle Name

Chevrolet Impala

Kia Cadenza

Body Style

Sedan

Suspension

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

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

w/Coil Springs

Multi-Link

Emissions

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

7.1

7.6

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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