Model Year | 2011 | 2023 | |
Model | Buick Regal | Ford Explorer | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 107.8 in | 119.1 in | -11.3 in |
Length | 190.2 in | 198.8 in | -8.6 in |
Width | 73.1 in | 78.9 in | -5.8 in |
Height | 58.4 in | 69.9 in | -11.5 in |
Curb Weight | 3600 lb. | 4345 lb. | -745 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.0 gal. | 17.9 gal. | 0.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.8 in | 40.7 in | -1.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.7 in | 61.8 in | -5.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.4 in | 59.2 in | -3.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.1 in | 42.3 in | -0.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.8 in | 40.5 in | -3.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.4 in | 61.9 in | -7.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.3 in | 59.1 in | -6.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.3 in | 39.0 in | -1.7 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 38.9 in | -38.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 54.6 in | -54.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 40.9 in | -40.9 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 32.2 in | -32.2 in |
Total Legroom | 79.4 in (over 2 rows) | 113.5 in (over 3 rows) | -34.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.2 ft3 | 18.2 ft3 | -4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 14.2 | 47.9 ft3 | -33.7 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 14.2 ft3 | 87.8 ft3 | -73.6 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2023 Ford Explorer.