| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | |
| Model | Buick Regal | Chevrolet Captiva | |
| Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 270 hp@5300 295 lb-ft@2500 |
3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 264 hp@6950 222 lb-ft@5100 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 107.8 in | 106.6 in | 1.2 in |
| Length | 190.2 in | 180.1 in | 10.1 in |
| Width | 73.1 in | 72.8 in | 0.3 in |
| Height | 58.4 in | 67.0 in | -8.6 in |
| Curb Weight | 3710 lb. | 3831 lb. | -121 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.0 gal. | 19.0 gal. | -1 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 38.8 in | 40.2 in | -1.4 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.7 in | 56.0 in | 0.7 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.4 in | 52.6 in | 2.8 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 42.1 in | 40.7 in | 1.4 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 36.8 in | 39.3 in | -2.5 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.4 in | 55.9 in | -1.5 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.3 in | 52.9 in | -0.6 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 37.3 in | 36.9 in | 0.4 in |
| Total Legroom | 79.4 in (over 2 rows) | 77.6 in (over 2 rows) | 1.8 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.2 ft3 | 29.2 ft3 | -15 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 14.2 ft3 | 56.4 ft3 | -42.2 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 2012 Chevrolet Captiva.