Model Year | 2011 | 2012 | |
Model | Buick Lucerne | Buick Regal | |
Engine | 4.6L V8 DOHC-4v 292 hp@6300 288 lb-ft@4500 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 270 hp@5300 295 lb-ft@2500 |
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Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 115.6 in | 107.8 in | 7.8 in |
Length | 203.2 in | 190.2 in | 13 in |
Width | 73.8 in | 73.1 in | 0.7 in |
Height | 58.0 in | 58.4 in | -0.4 in |
Curb Weight | 4013 lb. | 3710 lb. | 303 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.0 gal. | 18.0 gal. | 0 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.5 in | 38.8 in | 0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.0 in | 56.7 in | 1.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 56.1 in | 55.4 in | 0.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.5 in | 42.1 in | 0.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.7 in | 36.8 in | 0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.0 in | 54.4 in | 2.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 57.0 in | 52.3 in | 4.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 41.4 in | 37.3 in | 4.1 in |
Total Legroom | 83.9 in (over 2 rows) | 79.4 in (over 2 rows) | 4.5 in |
Cargo Volume | 17.0 ft3 | 14.2 ft3 | 2.8 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2011 Buick Lucerne.
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 |