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Compare 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
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
7.4
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
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Fuel Economy
City
22 mpg 20 mpg
Highway
30 mpg 28 mpg
Vehicle
EPA Classification
Large Cars Large Cars
Interior Dimensions
Second Shoulder Room (in)
56.90 56.5
Front Leg Room (in)
45.80 45.5
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
5 5
Second Head Room (in)
37.40 37.6
Exterior Dimensions
Height, Overall (in)
58.90 57.9
Track Width, Rear (in)
62.00 63.4
Wheelbase (in)
111.70 112.4
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
Cargo Area Dimensions
Trunk Volume (ft³)
18.8 16
Brakes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes Yes
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
12.4 x 0.9 11.8
Brake Type
Pwr 4-Wheel Disc
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)
NA NA
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
12.6 x 1.2 12.6
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
NA NA
Brake ABS System
4-Wheel 4-Wheel
Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)
18.5 18.5
Steering
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)
38.8 37.2
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 -
Tires
Spare Tire Size
T125/70R17 Compact
Front Tire Order Code
QGK NA
Spare Tire Order Code
QCL NA
Rear Tire Size
P235/50R18 P245/40VR19
Rear Tire Order Code
QGK NA
Front Tire Size
P235/50R18 P245/40VR19
Trailering
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
100 -
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
1000 -
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
1000 -
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
100 -
Weight Information
Base Curb Weight (lbs)
- TBD - 3770
Wheels
Rear Wheel Material
Steel Aluminum
Rear Wheel Size (in)
18 x - TBD - 19 X 8
Front Wheel Material
Steel Aluminum
Spare Wheel Material
Steel Steel
Front Wheel Size (in)
18 x - TBD - 19 X 8
Spare Wheel Size (in)
17 x - TBD - Compact
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
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
197 @ 6300 290 @ 6400
Engine Type
Gas I4 Regular Unleaded V-6
Fuel System
Direct Injection Gasoline Direct Injection
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
191 @ 4400 253 @ 5200
Engine Order Code
LCV NA
Displacement
2.5L/150 3.3 L/204
Mileage
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)
22 20
Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)
25 23
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)
30 28
Transmission
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.00 1.22
Trans Description Cont. Again
NA NA
Reverse Ratio (:1)
2.94 3.42
Second Gear Ratio (:1)
2.96 2.90
Trans Order Code
MHG NA
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 Front Wheel Drive
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.75 1.00
First Gear Ratio (:1)
4.58 4.81
Clutch Size (in)
NA -
Third Gear Ratio (:1)
1.91 1.86
Trans Type
6 8
Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)
- 0.65
Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)
- 0.80
Summary
Body Style
Sedan Sedan
Vehicle Name
Chevrolet Impala Kia Cadenza
Suspension
Suspension Type - Rear
Multi-Link Multi-Link
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.)
NA Strut
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)
N/A -
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)
1.1 -
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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