Model Year | 2011 | 2014 | |
Model | Buick Regal | Dodge Grand Caravan | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 220 hp@5300 258 lb-ft@2000 |
3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 283 hp@6400 260 lb-ft@4400 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 107.8 in | 121.2 in | -13.4 in |
Length | 190.2 in | 202.5 in | -12.3 in |
Width | 73.1 in | 78.7 in | -5.6 in |
Height | 58.4 in | 67.9 in | -9.5 in |
Curb Weight | 3671 lb. | 4510 lb. | -839 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.0 gal. | 20.0 gal. | -2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.8 in | 39.8 in | -1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.7 in | 63.7 in | -7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.4 in | 58.4 in | -3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.1 in | 40.7 in | 1.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.8 in | 39.3 in | -2.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.4 in | 64.1 in | -9.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.3 in | 65.0 in | -12.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.3 in | 36.5 in | 0.8 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 37.9 in | -37.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 62.0 in | -62 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 48.7 in | -48.7 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 32.7 in | -32.7 in |
Total Legroom | 79.4 in (over 2 rows) | 109.9 in (over 3 rows) | -30.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.2 ft3 | 33.0 ft3 | -18.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 14.2 | 83.3 ft3 | -69.1 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 14.2 ft3 | 143.8 ft3 | -129.6 ft3 |
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 |
2014 Dodge Grand Caravan Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 283-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
I dislike the current emphasis on hard seats (and this applies to most other brands as well- Toyotas and Hondas are the worst). Enthusiast magazines can rave all they want about great support, etc, but the softer seats in friend's '92 Caravan are more comfortable than these in my 2013. I have an SXT model, which is sort of mid level in Grand Caravans, and it does have a power seat. However, that is an OPTION, and it should be standard above the SE model. see full Dodge Grand Caravan review |