Model Year | 2011 | 2014 | |
Model | Buick Regal | Ford Explorer | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 107.8 in | 112.6 in | -4.8 in |
Length | 190.2 in | 197.1 in | -6.9 in |
Width | 73.1 in | 78.9 in | -5.8 in |
Height | 58.4 in | 70.4 in | -12 in |
Curb Weight | 3600 lb. | 4534 lb. | -934 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.0 gal. | 18.6 gal. | -0.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.8 in | 40.6 in | -1.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.7 in | 61.3 in | -4.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.4 in | 57.3 in | -1.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.1 in | 40.6 in | 1.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.8 in | 40.5 in | -3.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.4 in | 61.0 in | -6.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.3 in | 56.7 in | -4.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.3 in | 39.8 in | -2.5 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 37.8 in | -37.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 50.8 in | -50.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 40.7 in | -40.7 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 33.2 in | -33.2 in |
Total Legroom | 79.4 in (over 2 rows) | 113.6 in (over 3 rows) | -34.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.2 ft3 | 21.0 ft3 | -6.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 14.2 | 43.8 ft3 | -29.6 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 14.2 ft3 | 80.7 ft3 | -66.5 ft3 |
2011 Buick Regal Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
2011 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2014 Ford Explorer.