Volkswagen Golf GTI vs Chevrolet Impala
Overview | |
MSRP$24,995 | MSRP$27,060 |
Listings242 | Listings230 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews8.3 out of 10 | Expert reviews7.0 out of 10 |
Reviews SummaryDriving is fun. You might not realize this because of the vehicles you’ve owned over the course of your lifetime, but it is true. And the 2016 Volkswagen Golf GTI is among the most entertaining rides this side of $50,000. | |
Reviews SummaryHas the world moved beyond the full-size family sedan? The answer might be yes. Considering that a Chevrolet Impala provides just a few inches of extra space here and a few cubic feet of additional trunk room there, but at a cost in terms of purchase price and fuel economy, it's hard to justify a big car’s existence. Yet, the Impala exists, and within its segment, it is absolutely worthy of consideration. | |
Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine2.0L 210 hp I4 | Engine2.5L 196 hp I4 |
Drive TrainFWD | Drive TrainFWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower210 hp @ 4500 rpm | Horsepower196 hp @ 6300 rpm |
MPG City25 | MPG City22 |
MPG Highway34 | MPG Highway31 |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.0L 210 hp I4 | Engine Name2.5L 196 hp I4 |
Torque258 lb-ft @ 1500 rpm | Torque186 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm |
Horsepower210 hp @ 4500 rpm | Horsepower196 hp @ 6300 rpm |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City25 | MPG City22 |
MPG Highway34 | MPG Highway31 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall4 | Front Crash Overall5 |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space22.8 cu ft | Cargo Space18.8 cu ft |
Curb Weight3027 lbs | Curb Weight3730 lbs |
Height56.8 in | Height58.9 in |
Length168.0 in | Length201.3 in |
Width70.5 in | Width84.2 in |
Wheelbase103.6 in | Wheelbase111.7 in |
Maximum Payload1109 lbs | Maximum Payload |
Number of doors2 | Number of doors4 |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $24,995 | $27,060 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 8.3 out of 10Read full review | 7.0 out of 10Read full review |
Pros & cons | ||
Summary | Driving is fun. You might not realize this because of the vehicles you’ve owned over the course of your lifetime, but it is true. And the 2016 Volkswagen Golf GTI is among the most entertaining rides this side of $50,000. | Has the world moved beyond the full-size family sedan? The answer might be yes. Considering that a Chevrolet Impala provides just a few inches of extra space here and a few cubic feet of additional trunk room there, but at a cost in terms of purchase price and fuel economy, it's hard to justify a big car’s existence. Yet, the Impala exists, and within its segment, it is absolutely worthy of consideration. |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 2.0L 210 hp I4 | 2.5L 196 hp I4 |
Drive Train | FWD | FWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Horsepower | 210 hp @ 4500 rpm | 196 hp @ 6300 rpm |
MPG City | 25 | 22 |
MPG Highway | 34 | 31 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.0L 210 hp I4 | 2.5L 196 hp I4 |
Torque | 258 lb-ft @ 1500 rpm | 186 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm |
Horsepower | 210 hp @ 4500 rpm | 196 hp @ 6300 rpm |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 25 | 22 |
MPG Highway | 34 | 31 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 4 | 5 |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 22.8 cu ft | 18.8 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3027 lbs | 3730 lbs |
Height | 56.8 in | 58.9 in |
Length | 168.0 in | 201.3 in |
Width | 70.5 in | 84.2 in |
Wheelbase | 103.6 in | 111.7 in |
Maximum Payload | 1109 lbs | |
Number of doors | 2 | 4 |

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