Model Year | 2012 | 2006 | |
Model | Buick Regal | Buick Rainier | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 270 hp@5300 295 lb-ft@2500 |
4.2L I6 DOHC-4v 291 hp@6000 277 lb-ft@4800 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 4-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 107.8 in | 113.0 in | -5.2 in |
Length | 190.2 in | 193.4 in | -3.2 in |
Width | 73.1 in | 75.4 in | -2.3 in |
Height | 58.4 in | 74.5 in | -16.1 in |
Curb Weight | 3710 lb. | 4417 lb. | -707 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.0 gal. | 22.0 gal. | -4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.8 in | 40.2 in | -1.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.7 in | 58.5 in | -1.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.4 in | 55.5 in | -0.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.1 in | 43.1 in | -1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.8 in | 39.6 in | -2.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.4 in | 58.5 in | -4.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.3 in | 58.1 in | -5.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.3 in | 37.1 in | 0.2 in |
Total Legroom | 79.4 in (over 2 rows) | 80.2 in (over 2 rows) | -0.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.2 ft3 | 43.7 ft3 | -29.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 14.2 ft3 | 80.1 ft3 | -65.9 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 2006 Buick Rainier.