Model Year | 2011 | 2012 | |
Model | Buick Regal | Ford Focus | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 220 hp@5300 258 lb-ft@2000 |
2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 160 hp@6500 146 lb-ft@4450 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 107.8 in | 104.3 in | 3.5 in |
Length | 190.2 in | 178.5 in | 11.7 in |
Width | 73.1 in | 71.8 in | 1.3 in |
Height | 58.4 in | 57.7 in | 0.7 in |
Curb Weight | 3671 lb. | 2945 lb. | 726 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.0 gal. | 12.4 gal. | 5.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.8 in | 38.3 in | 0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.7 in | 55.6 in | 1.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.4 in | 53.9 in | 1.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.1 in | 41.9 in | 0.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.8 in | 38.0 in | -1.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.4 in | 53.7 in | 0.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.3 in | 52.7 in | -0.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.3 in | 33.2 in | 4.1 in |
Total Legroom | 79.4 in (over 2 rows) | 75.1 in (over 2 rows) | 4.3 in |
Cargo Volume | 14.2 ft3 | 13.2 ft3 | 1 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 |
2012 Ford Focus Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
2012 | Like other recently designed Fords, the Focus has a tighter rear seat than most competitors. At 5-9, I can sit behind myself with perhaps an inch to spare. see full Ford Focus review |
2012 Ford Focus Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr Hatch 160-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD |
Driver seat cushion very uncomfortable after 30 minutes; feels like no cushion in seat see full Ford Focus review |