Model Year | 2012 | 2008 | |
Model | Buick Regal | Acura RDX | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 270 hp@5300 295 lb-ft@2500 |
turbocharged 2.3L I4 DOHC-4v 240 hp@6000 260 lb-ft@4500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 107.8 in | 104.3 in | 3.5 in |
Length | 190.2 in | 180.7 in | 9.5 in |
Width | 73.1 in | 73.6 in | -0.5 in |
Height | 58.4 in | 65.2 in | -6.8 in |
Curb Weight | 3710 lb. | 3968 lb. | -258 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.0 gal. | 18.0 gal. | 0 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.8 in | 38.7 in | 0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.7 in | 58.2 in | -1.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.4 in | 54.4 in | 1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.1 in | 41.8 in | 0.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.8 in | 38.3 in | -1.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.4 in | 56.3 in | -1.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.3 in | 53.0 in | -0.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.3 in | 37.6 in | -0.3 in |
Total Legroom | 79.4 in (over 2 rows) | 79.4 in (over 2 rows) | 0 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.2 ft3 | 27.8 ft3 | -13.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 14.2 ft3 | 60.6 ft3 | -46.4 ft3 |
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 |
2008 Acura RDX Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 240hp 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Keeps me alert see full Acura RDX review |
2007 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 240hp 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Very comfortable seats. As much room as an X3,X5 or RX see full Acura RDX review |
2008 Acura RDX Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 240hp 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
passenger seat is manual?!!??? how cheap can you get here see full Acura RDX review |