Model Year | 2012 | 2016 | |
Model | Buick Regal | Dodge Grand Caravan | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 270 hp@5300 295 lb-ft@2500 |
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 | 3710 lb. | 4510 lb. | -800 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 |
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 2016 Dodge Grand Caravan.