Model Year | 2011 | 2010 | |
Model | Buick Regal | Ford Explorer | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 220 hp@5300 258 lb-ft@2000 |
4.6L V8 OHC-3v 292 hp@5750 300 lb-ft@3950 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 107.8 in | 113.7 in | -5.9 in |
Length | 190.2 in | 193.4 in | -3.2 in |
Width | 73.1 in | 73.7 in | -0.6 in |
Height | 58.4 in | 72.8 in | -14.4 in |
Curb Weight | 3671 lb. | 4531 lb. | -860 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.0 gal. | 22.5 gal. | -4.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.8 in | 39.8 in | -1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.7 in | 59.0 in | -2.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.4 in | 55.4 in | 0 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.1 in | 42.4 in | -0.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.8 in | 38.7 in | -1.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.4 in | 58.9 in | -4.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.3 in | 55.5 in | -3.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.3 in | 36.9 in | 0.4 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 37.4 in | -37.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 53.1 in | -53.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 45.3 in | -45.3 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 34.9 in | -34.9 in |
Total Legroom | 79.4 in (over 2 rows) | 114.2 in (over 3 rows) | -34.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.2 ft3 | 13.6 ft3 | 0.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 14.2 | 43.9 ft3 | -29.7 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 14.2 ft3 | 83.7 ft3 | -69.5 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2010 Ford Explorer.