Buick Regal (2012) vs. Chevrolet Cruze (2016) Specs
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2012 Buick Regal and 2016 Chevrolet Cruze Specifications
Model Year |
2012 |
2016 |
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Model |
Buick Regal |
Chevrolet Cruze |
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Engine |
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Transmission |
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Drivetrain |
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Body |
4dr Sedan |
4dr Sedan |
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Difference |
Wheelbase |
107.8 in |
106.3 in |
1.5 in |
Length |
190.2 in |
183.7 in |
6.5 in |
Width |
73.1 in |
70.5 in |
2.6 in |
Height |
58.4 in |
57.4 in |
1 in |
Curb Weight |
3600 lb. |
2835 lb. |
765 lb. |
Fuel Capacity |
18.0 gal. |
13.7 gal. |
4.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 |
38.8 in |
38.9 in |
-0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 |
56.7 in |
54.9 in |
1.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 |
55.4 in |
53.2 in |
2.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 |
42.1 in |
42.0 in |
0.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 |
36.8 in |
37.3 in |
-0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 |
54.4 in |
53.2 in |
1.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 |
52.3 in |
51.9 in |
0.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 |
37.3 in |
36.1 in |
1.2 in |
Total Legroom |
79.4 in (over 2 rows) |
78.1 in (over 2 rows) |
1.3 in |
Cargo Volume |
14.2 ft3 |
14.8 ft3 |
-0.6 ft3 |
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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Buick Regal
2012 |
4dr Sedan turbocharged 270hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
Major seven hour trip in total comfort for both of us. Not one ache or pain or "I gotta get out of this car"
see full Buick Regal review |
2012 Buick Regal Seat Room and Comfort: Cons |
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 |
4dr Sedan turbocharged 270hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
Since the car came from Opel (EU), it is naturally made for smaller fold. The rear is comfortable, just a little lacking in legroom at times.
see full Buick Regal review |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2016 Chevrolet Cruze
2016 |
The old Chevrolet Cruze, like the Ford Focus, had a rear seat on the tight side even by compact sedan standards. According to the specs, the new one has only gained a few tenths of legroom. But the improvement feels much larger. Chevrolet claims that rear knee room (not a standard spec) has increased by two inches, and this aligns much better with my perceptions.
Some competitors, including the Honda Civic, continue to offer more rear seat space. But the new Cruze's back seat could be the most comfortable in the class for two average-sized men. With a position well above the floor, the rear seat cushion provides much better thigh support than the typical sedan, much less the typical compact sedan. The Civic has a lower rear cushion and insufficient foot space under its front seats, squandering its on-paper legroom advantage.
Up front the Cruze has comfortable seats (though, like those in the Civic, without adjustable lumbar support) but shoulder room typical of a compact car. The Civic has two more inches of shoulder room and feels more like a midsize sedan in the front seat. Both cars have good driving positions with reasonably compact instrument panels.
In L and LS trim, the new Cruze has a 14.9-cubic-foot trunk, nearly identical to that of the new Civic and about as large as you'll find in the class. But the LT and Premier have a compact spare tire that reduces cargo volume to 13.6 cubic feet. Still pretty good.
Next year both cars will also be available as hatchbacks.
see full Chevrolet Cruze review |
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