Acura ILX vs Chevrolet Impala
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2020 Chevrolet Impala
Overview
| Spec | Acura ILXBase | Chevrolet ImpalaLT |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | Base | LT |
| Body style | Sedan | Sedan |
| Drivetrain | front wheel drive | front wheel drive |
| Fuel type | premium unleaded (recommended) | flex-fuel (unleaded/E85) |
| Transmission | 8-speed automated manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Engine type | gas | flex-fuel (FFV) |
| Model year | 2022 | 2020 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | Acura ILXBase | Chevrolet ImpalaLT |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $27,300 (best) | $31,620 |
| For sale now | 0 | 0 |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | Acura ILXBase | Chevrolet ImpalaLT |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | 28 MPG (best) | 22 MPG |
| City MPG | 24 MPG (best) | 18 MPG |
| Highway MPG | 34 MPG (best) | 28 MPG |
| Fuel tank | 13.2 gal | 18.5 gal (best) |
Performance
| Spec | Acura ILXBase | Chevrolet ImpalaLT |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 201 hp | 305 hp (best) |
| Torque | 180 lb-ft | 264 lb-ft (best) |
| Engine size | 2.4 L | 3.6 L (best) |
| Cylinders | I4 | V6 |
Size & capability
| Spec | Acura ILXBase | Chevrolet ImpalaLT |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Cargo volume | 12.4 cu ft | 18.8 cu ft (best) |
| Curb weight | 3,095 lbs (best) | — |
| Ground clearance | 5.3 in (best) | — |
| Wheelbase | 105.1 in | 111.7 in (best) |
| Length | 182.2 in | 201.3 in (best) |
| Width | 70.6 in | 73 in (best) |
| Height | 55.6 in | 58.9 in (best) |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | Acura ILXBase | Chevrolet ImpalaLT |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA overall | 5 / 5 ★ | 5 / 5 ★ |
| Frontal crash (driver) | 5 / 5 ★ | 5 / 5 ★ |
| Frontal crash (passenger) | 4 / 5 ★ | 4 / 5 ★ |
| Side crash (driver) | 5 / 5 ★ | 5 / 5 ★ |
| Side crash (passenger) | 5 / 5 ★ | 5 / 5 ★ |
| Side pole | 5 / 5 ★ | 5 / 5 ★ |
| Rollover | 4 / 5 ★ | 4 / 5 ★ |
| Open recalls (YMM scope) | None reported | None reported |
Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that spec when a clear winner exists. Specs reflect the selected trim for each vehicle. Drag a vehicle header to reorder columns. MSRP and specifications are manufacturer data; listing prices and inventory come from live dealer listings. Safety ratings are from NHTSA.
Trim overview
All available trims with MSRP. The trim selected above is highlighted; comparison specs use that selection.
| Trim | Acura ILX | Chevrolet Impala |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Base $27,300 MSRP(Currently comparing) | LT $31,620 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | Base $29,300 MSRP | Premier $36,720 MSRP |
| 3 | Base $31,300 MSRP | — |
| 4 | Base $33,200 MSRP | — |