Chevrolet Impala 2004 vs Toyota 4-Runner 2003
| Body: | Sedan | Crossover / SUV | |
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| Crossovers and SUVs have better off-road capabilities (higher ground clearance, can have 4x4 drive), they are preferable for driving on unpaved roads and rural areas. Also, the driver's seating position is higher in a crossover or SUVs, which provides better visibility also in city. This usually comes at the cost of higher fuel consumption, increased weight and higher maintenance costs. | |||
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 3.8 Petrol | 4.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 245 HP | 245 HP | |
| Torque: | 380 NM | 382 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7 seconds | 7.8 seconds | |
| Chevrolet Impala and Toyota 4-Runner have the same engine power, but Chevrolet Impala torque is 2 NM less than Toyota 4-Runner. Chevrolet Impala reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.2 | 12.2 | |
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The Chevrolet Impala is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Chevrolet Impala consumes 2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Toyota 4-Runner, which means that by driving the Chevrolet Impala over 15,000 km in a year you can save 300 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 87 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 630 km in combined cycle | 710 km in combined cycle | |
| 770 km on highway | 770 km on highway | ||
| Toyota 4-Runner gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Chevrolet Impala) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (Toyota 4-Runner) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.08 m | 4.80 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.88 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.76 m | |
| Chevrolet Impala is 28 cm longer than the Toyota 4-Runner, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Chevrolet Impala is 30 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 454 litres | 1195 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 2050 litres | |
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Toyota 4-Runner has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Chevrolet Impala has 741 litres less trunk space than the Toyota 4-Runner. This could mean that the Chevrolet Impala uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 11.1 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 2`322 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 800 | no data | |
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