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Chevrolet Impala Specs

Since 1971 the Impala has lost 12.2″ in length and shed 44 lb, so today's car is smaller and lighter than the first one.

NHTSA vPIC · Transport Canada · 8 generations · 1971–2020 · Updated Nov 3, 2026
Quick answer

The 2020 Chevrolet Impala, the latest model year on record, is 201.2″ long, 72.8″ wide and 59.1″ tall on a 111.8″ wheelbase, and weighs 3,724 lb. At 16.8 ft it fits a standard garage and leaves 1.2 ft spare in an 18-foot street space.

Every Chevrolet Impala generation, measured

The biggest change in weight came in 1977: 316 lb lighter than before. The current car, sold since 2014, is 0.8″ longer and 121 lb heavier than the 2006–2013 one.

FIG.01·Chevrolet Impala dimensions by generation
GenerationLengthWidthHeightWheelbaseCurb weight
1971–1972213.4″78.3″52.8″119.7″3,768 lb
1976224″78.3″53.1″119.7″4,178 lb
1977210.2″76.4″55.9″114.2″3,862 lb
1981–1985213.8″77.2″57.5″116.1″3,876 lb
1995–1996214.2″77.2″55.9″116.1″3,990 lb
2000–2005200″72.8″57.5″110.6″3,395 lb
2006–2013200.4″72.8″58.7″110.6″3,653 lb
2014–2020201.2″72.8″59.1″111.8″3,774 lb
ROWS 8·SOURCE NHTSA vPIC / Transport Canada

Impala year by year

FIG.02·Chevrolet Impala dimensions by model year
Model yearLengthWidthWheelbaseCurb weightBody styles
2020201.2″72.8″111.8″3,724 lb2
2019201.2″72.8″111.8″3,724 lb2
2018201.2″72.8″111.8″3,724 lb2
2017201.2″72.8″111.8″3,724 lb2
2016201.2″72.8″111.8″3,724 lb2
2015201.2″72.8″111.8″3,724 lb2
2014201.2″72.8″111.8″3,774 lb2
2013200.4″72.8″110.6″3,556 lb1
2012200.4″72.8″110.6″3,655 lb1
2011200.4″72.8″110.6″3,602 lb2
2010200.4″72.8″110.6″3,602 lb2
2009200.4″72.8″110.6″3,653 lb2
2008200.4″72.8″110.6″3,653 lb2
2007200.4″72.8″110.6″3,653 lb2
2006200.4″72.8″110.6″3,653 lb2
2005200″72.8″110.6″3,536 lb2
2004200″72.8″110.6″3,536 lb2
2003200″72.8″110.6″3,422 lb1
2002200″72.8″110.6″3,422 lb1
2001200″72.8″110.6″3,422 lb1
2000200″72.8″110.6″3,395 lb1
1996214.2″77.2″116.1″4,224 lb1
1995214.2″77.2″116.1″3,990 lb1
1985213″75.6″116.1″3,505 lb1
1984213″75.6″115.7″3,488 lb1
1983213″75.6″115.7″3,488 lb1
1982213.8″77.2″116.1″—2
1981213.8″77.2″116.1″3,876 lb2
1977210.2″76.4″114.2″3,862 lb2
1976224.4″78.3″120.9″4,374 lb3
1972216.5″78.3″119.7″3,995 lb5
1971213.4″78.3″119.7″3,596 lb5
ROWS 32·SOURCE Transport Canada vehicle specifications

Impala on the used market

In 1,873 Impala listings we have collected since June 2026, the 2006–2013 car is the most common: 1,025 of them (55%), at an average asking price of $4,156. ForCar visitors have decoded 172 Impala VINs; the most checked model years are 2014, 2018 and 2017.

FIG.05·Chevrolet Impala generations on the used market
GenerationListingsShareAverage asking priceAverage mileage
2014–202067936%$7,991129,792 mi
2006–20131,02555%$4,156146,189 mi
2000–20051418%$3,118140,208 mi
1995–1996251%$20,172100,920 mi
ROWS 4·SOURCE ForCar, US used-car listings collected since June 2026

Will a Impala fit

FIG.02·Chevrolet Impala — will it fit
SpaceTypical sizeThis carVerdict
Single garage20 ft deep16.8 ftFits, with room to open the door
Street parking space18 ft16.8 ftFits comfortably
Standard parking bay width8.5 ft wide6.1 ftRoom to open doors both sides
ROWS 3·SOURCE ForCar, computed from vehicle dimensions

Against cars of the same length

FIG.03·Chevrolet Impala against similar-sized cars
MeasureThis carTypical of 697 cars within 10″ of its lengthDifference
Width72.8″74.8″−2.0″
Wheelbase111.8″115.7″−3.9″
Curb weight3,724 lb4,253 lb−529 lb
ROWS 3·SOURCE ForCar, computed across vehicles of similar length

Impala against its rivals

Next to the Ford Taurus and Kia Cadenza, the Impala is the narrowest of the three.

FIG.04·Chevrolet Impala against its rivals
ModelModel yearLengthWidthCurb weight
Chevrolet Impala (this car)2020201.2″72.8″3,724 lb
Ford Taurus2019203.1″76.4″4,123 lb
Kia Cadenza2020195.7″73.6″3,702 lb
ROWS 3·SOURCE NHTSA vPIC / Transport Canada; rivals: same EPA class and body, most searched
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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2020 Impala bigger than the 2019?

No. The 2020 and 2019 Impala are the same size and weight.

Which is bigger, the Impala or the Ford Taurus?

The 2019 Ford Taurus is 1.9″ longer and 399 lb heavier than the 2020 Impala.

How much does a used Impala cost?

In our listings collected since June 2026, the average asking price runs from $20,172 for the 1995–1996 car to $7,991 for the 2014–2020 one, across 1,873 listings.

Dimensions from NHTSA vPIC and Transport Canada vehicle records, manufacturer-declared for 32 Impala model years, 1971 to 2020. Metric values converted to inches and pounds; generation boundaries are estimated from changes in size (how we measure). Last updated Nov 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.
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