| Model Year | 2012 | 2022 | |
| Model | Buick Regal | Ford Explorer | |
| Engine | 2.4L I4 Hybrid DOHC-4v 136 kW@6700 233 Nm@4900 |
3.3L V6 Hybrid DOHC-4v 213 kW@6500 353 Nm@4000 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 10-speed automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 2,738 mm | 3,025 mm | -1 mm |
| Length | 4,831 mm | 5,050 mm | -1 mm |
| Width | 1,857 mm | 2,004 mm | -1 mm |
| Height | 1,483 mm | 1,775 mm | 0 mm |
| Curb Weight | 1,662 kg | 2,254 kg | -1 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 68 L | 68 L | 0 L |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 986 mm | 1,034 mm | 985 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,440 mm | 1,570 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,407 mm | 1,504 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 1,069 mm | 1,074 mm | 0 mm |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 935 mm | 1,029 mm | 934 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,382 mm | 1,572 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,328 mm | 1,501 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 947 mm | 991 mm | -44 mm |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 988 mm | -988 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,387 mm | -1 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,039 mm | -1 mm |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 818 mm | -818 mm |
| Total Legroom | 2,017 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,883 mm (over 3 rows) | 0 mm |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 402 L | 515 L | -113 L |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 14.2 | 1,356 L | 13.2 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 14.2 | 2,486 L | 12.2 |
| 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 2022 Ford Explorer.