Model Year | 2011 | 2007 | |
Model | Buick Regal | Chevrolet Equinox | |
Engine | 2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 136 kW@6700 233 Nm@4900 |
3.4L V6 OHV-2v 138 kW@5200 285 Nm@3800 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,738 mm | 2,858 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,831 mm | 4,796 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,857 mm | 1,814 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,483 mm | 1,760 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,633 kg | 1,664 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 68 L | 64 L | 4 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 986 mm | 1,039 mm | 985 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,440 mm | 1,415 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,407 mm | 1,298 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,069 mm | 1,046 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 935 mm | 1,019 mm | 934 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,382 mm | 1,420 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,328 mm | 1,306 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 947 mm | 1,021 mm | 946 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,017 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,068 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 402 L | 1,011 L | 401 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 14.2 | 1,900 L | 13.2 |
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 |
2007 Chevrolet Equinox Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 264-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The rear seat can slide forward and back 8" providing generous leg room for rear passengers. see full Chevrolet Equinox review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 185-horsepower 3.4L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
The bucket seats are at a perfect height for easy entry and exit. Also there is a liftable arm rest between the seats for storing purse, etc. which eliminates the need for reaching to the back when the passenger seat is occupied. see full Chevrolet Equinox review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 185-horsepower 3.4L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
Ample leg and hip room. I am only 5foot 4 inches but have a wide posterior. Seat is comfortable for me. My son is 6 foot 3 inches and medium build. He has ample leg and body room. see full Chevrolet Equinox review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 185-horsepower 3.4L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
The rear bench seat can slide forward or back. When slid back, there is ample leg room for even the tallest of passengers. see full Chevrolet Equinox review |
2006 | 4dr SUV 185-horsepower 3.4L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
Rear seat slides forward and back to acoomodate either people or more cargo see full Chevrolet Equinox review |
2007 Chevrolet Equinox Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr SUV 185-horsepower 3.4L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
Seat is okay on the interstate, but on a twisty road - forget it! Good thing it has a drivers door and a console, otherwise you would fall out or wind up in the passenger seat. Speaking of the console, what a joke!!! Idiot that designed that should be see full Chevrolet Equinox review |