Model Year | 2012 | 2019 | |
Model | Buick Regal | Chevrolet Traverse | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 270 hp@5300 295 lb-ft@2500 |
3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 310 hp@6800 266 lb-ft@2800 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 9-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 107.8 in | 120.9 in | -13.1 in |
Length | 190.2 in | 204.3 in | -14.1 in |
Width | 73.1 in | 78.6 in | -5.5 in |
Height | 58.4 in | 70.7 in | -12.3 in |
Curb Weight | 3710 lb. | 4362 lb. | -652 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.0 gal. | 19.4 gal. | -1.4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.8 in | 41.3 in | -2.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.7 in | 62.1 in | -5.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.4 in | 58.1 in | -2.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.1 in | 41.0 in | 1.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.8 in | 40.0 in | -3.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.4 in | 62.2 in | -7.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.3 in | 56.9 in | -4.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.3 in | 38.4 in | -1.1 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 38.2 in | -38.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 57.5 in | -57.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 48.5 in | -48.5 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 33.5 in | -33.5 in |
Total Legroom | 79.4 in (over 2 rows) | 112.9 in (over 3 rows) | -33.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.2 ft3 | 23.0 ft3 | -8.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 14.2 | 58.1 ft3 | -43.9 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 14.2 ft3 | 98.2 ft3 | -84 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 2019 Chevrolet Traverse.