Compare New 2016 Honda Accord Vs Chevy Impala | Crystal Lake IL
How do you want to arrive at the places that matter to you? Make an entrance in style with a full-size sedan that proudly states you have arrived, without announcing your presence to the entire world. Both the 2016 Chevy Impala and the new Honda Accord will make a dramatic appearance possible, but only one offers the performance, safety, and overall quality that our customers from in and around the Crystal Lake, IL area deserve.
For the purpose of this comparison, the 2016 Chevy Impala 2LT will be compared with the 2016 Honda Accord EX-L V6 edition.
2016 Chevy Impala vs. 2016 Honda Accord: Performance
While both the 2016 Chevy Impala and 2016 Honda Accord offer impressive V6 engines, the additional 30 HP makes the 2016 Impala the more powerful option for drivers in and around the Crystal Lake, IL area. Key specs and differences for the V6 editions of the Impala and Accord include:
| 2016 Chevy Impala | Model | 2016 Honda Accord |
| 3.6L V6 | Engine | 3.5L V6 i-VTEC? |
| 305 HP | Horsepower | 278 HP |
| 264 lb.-ft. | Torque | 252 lb.-ft. |
| 6-speed shiftable automatic | Transmission | 6-speed automatic |
In addition to the extra power available, there are a few key differences in handling and drivability that customers need to be aware of when considering the 2016 Impala and the Accord.
- The Chevy Impala comes paired with a shiftable automatic transmission, delivering the precision of an automatic with the performance of a manual. The Honda Accord comes with only a standard automatic transmission
- Premium electric rack-and-pinion steering provides very crisp handling and responsiveness for the new Impala
- An available variable-effort feature allows the Impala to turn tighter and adds extra power
2016 Chevy Impala vs. 2016 Honda Accord: Design Features
While the new Chevy Impala and Honda Accord feature a contemporary design, the new Impala provides refined elegance that the Accord is lacking. Athletic contours and dynamic lines highlight the exterior of the 2016 Chevy Impala, while the interior offers 18.8 cu.-ft. of cargo space, seating for five adult passengers, and rich leather surfaces.
2016 Chevy Impala vs. 2016 Honda Accord: Safety
With standard ABS brakes, stability and traction control, and a host of adaptive driver aids, the new Chevy Impala and Honda Accord rank among the safest full-size sedans available in the Crystal Lake, IL area, but there are several important differences that drivers should consider before making a purchase.
- 10 air bags are spread throughout the cabin of the Impala, but the Accord only has six
- Forward Collision Alert, Side Blind Zone Alert and Lane Departure Warning are included on the Impala, but lacking with the Accord
- The Impala comes with a complementary tool kit
2016 Chevy Impala vs. 2016 Honda Accord: Technology
When it comes to technology in a full-size sedan, there is only one option for drivers in Crystal Lake, IL. While, Apple CarPlay is available with both models, the 8-in. color touch screen included with the 2016 Chevy Impala dwarfs the 7-in. screen on the Honda Accord. The Impala also offers proprietary MyLink connectivity system from Chevrolet. MyLink is the ideal connectivity system to help you stay connected on your daily commute. Key benefits of the MyLink system are:
- Bluetooth? streaming audio for music and phones
- Voice activated technology for music and hands-free calling
- Manage select smartphone apps through your center console
- 3 USB ports available
- OnStar? with 4G LTE and built-in Wi-Fi? hotspot
Test Drive the 2016 Chevy Impala Today in Crystal Lake, IL!
Are you ready to test the 2016 Chevy Impala for yourself? Browse through our current inventory and then contact the product specialists at our Chevy dealership in Crystal Lake, IL through our website or by phone to schedule a test-drive appointment. Be sure to check out our how the 2016 Impala stacks up to the new Chevy Malibu here!
