Model Year | 2012 | 2017 | |
Model | Buick Regal | Buick Encore | |
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Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 107.8 in | 100.6 in | 7.2 in |
Length | 190.2 in | 168.4 in | 21.8 in |
Width | 73.1 in | 69.9 in | 3.2 in |
Height | 58.4 in | 65.3 in | -6.9 in |
Curb Weight | 3600 lb. | 3237 lb. | 363 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.0 gal. | 14.0 gal. | 4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.8 in | 39.6 in | -0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.7 in | 54.1 in | 2.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.4 in | 51.7 in | 3.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.1 in | 40.8 in | 1.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.8 in | 38.8 in | -2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.4 in | 52.6 in | 1.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.3 in | 50.1 in | 2.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.3 in | 35.8 in | 1.5 in |
Total Legroom | 79.4 in (over 2 rows) | 76.6 in (over 2 rows) | 2.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.2 ft3 | 18.8 ft3 | -4.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 14.2 ft3 | 48.4 ft3 | -34.2 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2017 Buick Encore.