Model Year | 2012 | 2019 | |
Model | Buick Regal | Ford Explorer | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 270 hp@5300 295 lb-ft@2500 |
turbocharged 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 365 hp@5500 350 lb-ft@3500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 107.8 in | 112.6 in | -4.8 in |
Length | 190.2 in | 198.3 in | -8.1 in |
Width | 73.1 in | 78.9 in | -5.8 in |
Height | 58.4 in | 70.0 in | -11.6 in |
Curb Weight | 3710 lb. | 4890 lb. | -1180 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.0 gal. | 18.6 gal. | -0.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.8 in | 41.4 in | -2.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.7 in | 61.5 in | -4.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.4 in | 57.3 in | -1.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.1 in | 40.6 in | 1.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.8 in | 40.6 in | -3.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.4 in | 61.0 in | -6.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.3 in | 56.8 in | -4.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.3 in | 39.5 in | -2.2 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 37.8 in | -37.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 50.8 in | -50.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 40.7 in | -40.7 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 33.3 in | -33.3 in |
Total Legroom | 79.4 in (over 2 rows) | 113.4 in (over 3 rows) | -34 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.2 ft3 | 21.0 ft3 | -6.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 14.2 | 43.9 ft3 | -29.7 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 14.2 ft3 | 81.7 ft3 | -67.5 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 2019 Ford Explorer.