Model Year | 2012 | 2011 | |
Model | Buick Regal | Dodge Nitro | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 270 hp@5300 295 lb-ft@2500 |
4.0L V6 OHC-4v 260 hp@5200 265 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 107.8 in | 108.8 in | -1 in |
Length | 190.2 in | 178.9 in | 11.3 in |
Width | 73.1 in | 73.1 in | 0 in |
Height | 58.4 in | 69.9 in | -11.5 in |
Curb Weight | 3710 lb. | 3971 lb. | -261 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.0 gal. | 19.5 gal. | -1.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.8 in | 40.6 in | -1.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.7 in | 57.2 in | -0.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.4 in | 56.8 in | -1.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.1 in | 40.8 in | 1.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.8 in | 40.8 in | -4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.4 in | 56.4 in | -2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.3 in | 47.4 in | 4.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.3 in | 37.7 in | -0.4 in |
Total Legroom | 79.4 in (over 2 rows) | 78.5 in (over 2 rows) | 0.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.2 ft3 | 32.1 ft3 | -17.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 14.2 ft3 | 65.2 ft3 | -51 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 2011 Dodge Nitro.