Buick Regal (2012) vs. Chevrolet Malibu (2021) Specs

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2012 Buick Regal and 2021 Chevrolet Malibu Specifications

Model Year	2012	2021
Model	Buick Regal	Chevrolet Malibu
Engine	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 270 hp@5300 295 lb-ft@2500	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 250 hp@5300 260 lb-ft@2000
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	9-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	107.8 in	111.4 in	-3.6 in
Length	190.2 in	194.2 in	-4 in
Width	73.1 in	73.0 in	0.1 in
Height	58.4 in	57.3 in	1.1 in
Curb Weight	3710 lb.	3223 lb.	487 lb.
Fuel Capacity	18.0 gal.	15.8 gal.	2.2 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	38.8 in	39.1 in	-0.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	56.7 in	58.5 in	-1.8 in
Hip Room, Row 1	55.4 in	54.1 in	1.3 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.1 in	41.5 in	0.6 in
Headroom, Row 2	36.8 in	37.5 in	-0.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	54.4 in	57.1 in	-2.7 in
Hip Room, Row 2	52.3 in	53.4 in	-1.1 in
Legroom, Row 2	37.3 in	38.1 in	-0.8 in
Total Legroom	79.4 in (over 2 rows)	79.6 in (over 2 rows)	-0.2 in
Cargo Volume	14.2 ft³	15.7 ft³	-1.5 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

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