Model Year | 2011 | 2012 | |
Model | Buick Regal | Ford Transit Connect | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Minivan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 107.8 in | 114.6 in | -6.8 in |
Length | 190.2 in | 180.7 in | 9.5 in |
Width | 73.1 in | 70.7 in | 2.4 in |
Height | 58.4 in | 79.3 in | -20.9 in |
Curb Weight | 3600 lb. | 3425 lb. | 175 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.0 gal. | 15.4 gal. | 2.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.8 in | 51.1 in | -12.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.7 in | 54.4 in | 2.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.4 in | 50.8 in | 4.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.1 in | 40.5 in | 1.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.8 in | 50.5 in | -13.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.4 in | 59.6 in | -5.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.3 in | 59.8 in | -7.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.3 in | 38.5 in | -1.2 in |
Total Legroom | 79.4 in (over 2 rows) | 79 in (over 2 rows) | 0.4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.2 ft3 | 78.1 ft3 | -63.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 14.2 ft3 | 135.3 ft3 | -121.1 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2012 Ford Transit Connect.