Model Year | 2012 | 2006 | |
Model | Buick Regal | Chevrolet Uplander | |
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Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 107.8 in | 121.1 in | -13.3 in |
Length | 190.2 in | 204.4 in | -14.2 in |
Width | 73.1 in | 72.0 in | 1.1 in |
Height | 58.4 in | 72.1 in | -13.7 in |
Curb Weight | 3600 lb. | 4470 lb. | -870 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.0 gal. | 25.0 gal. | -7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.8 in | 39.8 in | -1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.7 in | 59.9 in | -3.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.4 in | 55.8 in | -0.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.1 in | 39.9 in | 2.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.8 in | 38.9 in | -2.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.4 in | 61.2 in | -6.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.3 in | 61.6 in | -9.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.3 in | 38.9 in | -1.6 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 38.2 in | -38.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 48.6 in | -48.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 48.3 in | -48.3 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 36.2 in | -36.2 in |
Total Legroom | 79.4 in (over 2 rows) | 115 in (over 3 rows) | -35.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.2 ft3 | 26.9 ft3 | -12.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 14.2 | 74.1 ft3 | -59.9 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 14.2 ft3 | 136.5 ft3 | -122.3 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 |
2006 Chevrolet Uplander Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Minivan 240-horsepower 3.9L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Good for hauling the family and cargo . see full Chevrolet Uplander review |
2005 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 200-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Lots of room, good headroom and legroom see full Chevrolet Uplander review |
2005 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 200-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Lots of adjustment possibilities, and it fits me well - comfortable for long drives see full Chevrolet Uplander review |