Model Year | 2013 | 2016 | |
Model | Buick Regal | Chevrolet Traverse | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 270 hp@5300 295 lb-ft@2500 |
3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 288 hp@6300 270 lb-ft@3400 |
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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 | 118.9 in | -11.1 in |
Length | 190.2 in | 203.7 in | -13.5 in |
Width | 73.1 in | 78.5 in | -5.4 in |
Height | 58.4 in | 69.9 in | -11.5 in |
Curb Weight | 3710 lb. | 4646 lb. | -936 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.8 gal. | 22.0 gal. | -6.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.8 in | 40.4 in | -1.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.7 in | 61.5 in | -4.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.4 in | 58.0 in | -2.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.1 in | 41.3 in | 0.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.8 in | 39.4 in | -2.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.4 in | 61.0 in | -6.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.3 in | 57.8 in | -5.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.3 in | 36.8 in | 0.5 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 37.8 in | -37.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 57.6 in | -57.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 48.3 in | -48.3 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 33.2 in | -33.2 in |
Total Legroom | 79.4 in (over 2 rows) | 111.3 in (over 3 rows) | -31.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 11.1 ft3 | 24.4 ft3 | -13.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 11.1 | 70.3 ft3 | -59.2 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 11.1 ft3 | 116.3 ft3 | -105.2 ft3 |
2013 Buick Regal Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
Both the Regal and 200 have much less rear seat room than the average midsize sedan. Adults up to about six feet in height will fit, but with little room to spare. see full Buick Regal review |
2013 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 |
2013 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 |
2016 Chevrolet Traverse Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2016 | 4dr SUV 281-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
I bought this vehicle to be able to transport my grandchildren back and forth between New Jersey and Ohio. I have the 2LT version with four captains chairs and really enjoy the convienence of not having to move a middle row seat to allow one of them to get into the "way back". Having three kids jammed together in a middle seat for an 8 hour drive is courting disaster--that's why I needed that third seat. Everyone has plenty of space. Normally I find any drive over 4 hours a bit uncomfortable but the seat and driver's position was very relaxing and comfortable. This particular vehicle has the most room for storage behind the third seat than any in its class. It is only beat by minivans and they just aren't my kind of vehicle. see full Chevrolet Traverse review |