Model Year | 2011 | 2011 | |
Model | Buick Regal | Ford Escape | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 220 hp@5300 258 lb-ft@2000 |
3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 240 hp@6550 223 lb-ft@4300 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 107.8 in | 103.1 in | 4.7 in |
Length | 190.2 in | 174.7 in | 15.5 in |
Width | 73.1 in | 71.1 in | 2 in |
Height | 58.4 in | 67.7 in | -9.3 in |
Curb Weight | 3671 lb. | 3369 lb. | 302 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.0 gal. | 16.5 gal. | 1.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.8 in | 40.4 in | -1.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.7 in | 56.6 in | 0.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.4 in | 53.3 in | 2.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.1 in | 41.6 in | 0.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.8 in | 39.2 in | -2.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.4 in | 55.9 in | -1.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.3 in | 49.1 in | 3.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.3 in | 35.6 in | 1.7 in |
Total Legroom | 79.4 in (over 2 rows) | 77.2 in (over 2 rows) | 2.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.2 ft3 | 29.2 ft3 | -15 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 14.2 ft3 | 66.3 ft3 | -52.1 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 |
2011 Ford Escape Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr SUV 171-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed automatic FWD |
Wide bench seat with no humps. Middle passenger has good leg room where many other vehicles have a large hump to straddle. see full Ford Escape review |
2011 Ford Escape Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr SUV 171-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed automatic FWD |
It's a tad bit tight in the drivers seat. I have to postion the seat just right to avoid hitting my right knee on the center console, and I frequently hit the light switch when getting out. I'm only 5'9", so not that large of a person. see full Ford Escape review |