Chevrolet Impala vs. Nissan Maxima
Highlights
| 2020 Chevrolet Impala | 2023 Nissan Maxima | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting MSRP |
$31,620
|
$38,340
|
| Engine Type |
Gas/Ethanol V6
|
Premium Gasoline V-6
|
| MPG |
19 City / 28 Hwy
|
20 City / 30 Hwy
|
| Horsepower |
305 hp
|
300 hp
|
| Drive Type |
Front Wheel Drive
|
Front Wheel Drive
|
| Seating Capacity |
5
|
5
|
| Basic Warranty |
3 yr / 36,000 mi
|
3 yr / 36,000 mi
|
Engine
| 2020 Chevrolet Impala | 2023 Nissan Maxima | |
|---|---|---|
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM |
264 @ 5200
|
261 @ 4400
|
| Displacement |
3.6L/217
|
3.5 L/213
|
| Engine Type |
Gas/Ethanol V6
|
Premium Gasoline V-6
|
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM |
305 @ 6800
|
300 @ 6400
|
| Transmission Options |
|
|
| MPG |
19 City / 28 Hwy
|
20 City / 30 Hwy
|
| Total Cooling System Capacity |
9.9 qts
|
N/A
|
Tires & Wheels
| 2020 Chevrolet Impala | 2023 Nissan Maxima | |
|---|---|---|
| Spare Tire Size |
T125/70R17
|
Compact
|
| Rear Wheel Material |
Aluminum
|
Aluminum
|
| Rear Wheel Size |
18 x -TBD- in
|
18 X 8.5 in
|
| Front Wheel Size |
18 x -TBD- in
|
18 X 8.5 in
|
| Front Tire Size |
P235/50R18
|
P245/45VR18
|
| Rear Tire Size |
P235/50R18
|
P245/45VR18
|
| Spare Wheel Material |
Steel
|
Steel
|
| Front Wheel Material |
Aluminum
|
Aluminum
|
| Spare Wheel Size |
17 x -TBD- in
|
Compact in
|
Suspension
| 2020 Chevrolet Impala | 2023 Nissan Maxima | |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) |
w/Coil Springs
|
Multi-Link
|
| Suspension Type - Rear |
Multi-Link
|
Multi-Link
|
| Suspension Type - Front |
MacPherson Strut
|
Strut
|
| Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) |
N/A
|
Strut
|
Steering
| 2020 Chevrolet Impala | 2023 Nissan Maxima | |
|---|---|---|
| Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) |
3
|
N/A
|
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb |
39 ft
|
N/A
|
| Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Steering Type |
Electric Rack & Pinion
|
Rack-Pinion
|
| Steering Ratio (:1), Overall |
15
|
N/A
|
Measurements
| 2020 Chevrolet Impala | 2023 Nissan Maxima | |
|---|---|---|
| Second Hip Room |
54 in
|
54 in
|
| Front Shoulder Room |
58 in
|
57 in
|
| Second Head Room |
37 in
|
37 in
|
| Passenger Capacity |
5
|
5
|
| Wheelbase |
112 in
|
109 in
|
| Front Leg Room |
46 in
|
45 in
|
| Second Shoulder Room |
57 in
|
56 in
|
| Front Head Room |
40 in
|
39 in
|
| Liftover Height |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Length, Overall |
201 in
|
193 in
|
| Passenger Volume |
105 ft³
|
99 ft³
|
| Track Width, Front |
62 in
|
62 in
|
| Trunk Volume |
19 ft³
|
14 ft³
|
| Min Ground Clearance |
N/A
|
5 in
|
| Track Width, Rear |
62 in
|
62 in
|
| Height, Overall |
59 in
|
57 in
|
| Width, Max w/o mirrors |
73 in
|
73 in
|
| Second Leg Room |
40 in
|
34 in
|
| Front Hip Room |
55 in
|
54 in
|
Weight & Capacity
| 2020 Chevrolet Impala | 2023 Nissan Maxima | |
|---|---|---|
| Base Curb Weight |
3,787 lbs
|
3,609 lbs
|
| Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. |
1,000 lbs
|
N/A
|
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. |
1,000 lbs
|
N/A
|
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx |
19 gal
|
18 gal
|
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. |
100 lbs
|
N/A
|
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. |
100 lbs
|
N/A
|
Safety
| 2020 Chevrolet Impala | 2023 Nissan Maxima | |
|---|---|---|
| Blind Spot Monitor |
Not available
|
Standard
|
| Backup Camera |
Standard
|
Standard
|
| Lane Departure Warning |
Not available
|
Standard
|
| Stability Control |
Standard
|
Standard
|
| Brake Assist |
Standard
|
Not available
|
Entertainment
| 2020 Chevrolet Impala | 2023 Nissan Maxima | |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth® |
Standard
|
Standard
|
Electrical
| 2020 Chevrolet Impala | 2023 Nissan Maxima | |
|---|---|---|
| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) |
512
|
N/A
|
| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) |
150
|
150
|
Brakes
| 2020 Chevrolet Impala | 2023 Nissan Maxima | |
|---|---|---|
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness |
12.4 x 0.9 in
|
12 in
|
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) |
Yes
|
Yes
|
| Brake Type |
Pwr
|
4-Wheel Disc
|
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) |
Yes
|
Yes
|
| Brake ABS System (Second Line) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Drum - Rear (Yes or ) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Brake ABS System |
4-Wheel
|
4-Wheel
|
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness |
12.6 x 1.2 in
|
13 in
|
FAQ
Which is more reliable, the 2020 Chevrolet Impala or the 2023 Nissan Maxima?
The 2020 Chevrolet Impala and the 2023 Nissan Maxima are equally reliable according to Cars.com consumers, with a reliability rating of 4.8.
Which is more fuel efficient, the 2020 Chevrolet Impala or the 2023 Nissan Maxima?
The 2023 Nissan Maxima is more fuel efficient than the 2020 Chevrolet Impala with 24 MPG combined versus 22 MPG combined.
Which car is cheaper, the 2020 Chevrolet Impala or the 2023 Nissan Maxima?
The 2020 Chevrolet Impala is cheaper than the 2023 Nissan Maxima with a $31,620 starting MSRP versus a $38,340 starting MSRP.
Which has a better safety rating, the 2020 Chevrolet Impala or the 2023 Nissan Maxima?
The 2020 Chevrolet Impala and the 2023 Nissan Maxima both have a 5/5 safety rating according to the NHTSA.
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