Model Year | 2011 | 2006 | |
Model | Buick Regal | Cadillac Escalade | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 220 hp@5300 258 lb-ft@2000 |
6.0L V8 OHV-2v 345 hp@5200 380 lb-ft@4000 |
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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 | 116.0 in | -8.2 in |
Length | 190.2 in | 198.9 in | -8.7 in |
Width | 73.1 in | 78.9 in | -5.8 in |
Height | 58.4 in | 74.2 in | -15.8 in |
Curb Weight | 3671 lb. | 5342 lb. | -1671 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.0 gal. | 31.0 gal. | -13 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.8 in | 40.7 in | -1.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.7 in | 65.2 in | -8.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.4 in | 61.4 in | -6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.1 in | 41.3 in | 0.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.8 in | 39.4 in | -2.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.4 in | 65.1 in | -10.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.3 in | 61.3 in | -9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.3 in | 38.6 in | -1.3 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 37.4 in | -37.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 64.4 in | -64.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 49.0 in | -49 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 27.3 in | -27.3 in |
Total Legroom | 79.4 in (over 2 rows) | 107.2 in (over 3 rows) | -27.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.2 ft3 | 16.3 ft3 | -2.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 14.2 | 63.6 ft3 | -49.4 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 14.2 ft3 | 104.6 ft3 | -90.4 ft3 |
2011 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 |
2011 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 |
2006 Cadillac Escalade Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV, ext. 403-horsepower 6.2L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Easy access to a 3rd row seat that has ample room and comfort. see full Cadillac Escalade review |