Model Year | 2012 | 2006 | |
Model | Buick Regal | Chevrolet Avalanche | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUT | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 107.8 in | 130.0 in | -22.2 in |
Length | 190.2 in | 221.6 in | -31.4 in |
Width | 73.1 in | 79.8 in | -6.7 in |
Height | 58.4 in | 73.6 in | -15.2 in |
Curb Weight | 3600 lb. | 5413 lb. | -1813 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 | 38.6 in | -1.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.4 in | 65.2 in | -10.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.3 in | 62.0 in | -9.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.3 in | 38.9 in | -1.6 in |
Total Legroom | 79.4 in (over 2 rows) | 80.2 in (over 2 rows) | -0.8 in |
Cargo Volume | 14.2 ft3 | 0.0 | 14.2 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 |
2006 Chevrolet Avalanche Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUT 320-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic RWD |
The interior is basically a Tahoe and even with 5 people, the truck is comfortable. Rear AC and headphone jacks help too. see full Chevrolet Avalanche review |
2007 | 4dr SUT 320-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Plenty of room for 3 adults, even with a tall adult in the middle seat. see full Chevrolet Avalanche review |