Model Year | 2013 | 2012 | |
Model | Buick Enclave | Buick Regal | |
Engine | 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 288 hp@6300 270 lb-ft@3400 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 270 hp@5300 295 lb-ft@2500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 118.9 in | 107.8 in | 11.1 in |
Length | 201.9 in | 190.2 in | 11.7 in |
Width | 79.0 in | 73.1 in | 5.9 in |
Height | 70.3 in | 58.4 in | 11.9 in |
Curb Weight | 4724 lb. | 3710 lb. | 1014 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 22.0 gal. | 18.0 gal. | 4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.4 in | 38.8 in | 1.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 61.6 in | 56.7 in | 4.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 57.2 in | 55.4 in | 1.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 42.1 in | -0.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.4 in | 36.8 in | 2.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 61.3 in | 54.4 in | 6.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 57.0 in | 52.3 in | 4.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.8 in | 37.3 in | -0.5 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 37.8 in | 0.0 in | 37.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 57.4 in | 0.0 in | 57.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 48.3 in | 0.0 in | 48.3 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 33.2 in | 0.0 in | 33.2 in |
Total Legroom | 111.3 in (over 3 rows) | 79.4 in (over 2 rows) | 31.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 23.3 ft3 | 14.2 ft3 | 9.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 68.9 ft3 | 14.2 | 54.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 115.2 ft3 | 14.2 ft3 | 101 ft3 |
2013 Buick Enclave Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr SUV 288-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Very comfortable seats for long trips. Lots of adjustment see full Buick Enclave review |
2012 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 |
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 |