Model Year | 2012 | 2014 | |
Model | Buick Regal | Ford Focus | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 270 hp@5300 295 lb-ft@2500 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 252 hp@5500 270 lb-ft@2700 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 107.8 in | 104.3 in | 3.5 in |
Length | 190.2 in | 178.5 in | 11.7 in |
Width | 73.1 in | 71.8 in | 1.3 in |
Height | 58.4 in | 57.7 in | 0.7 in |
Curb Weight | 3710 lb. | 3210 lb. | 500 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.0 gal. | 12.4 gal. | 5.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.8 in | 38.3 in | 0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.7 in | 55.6 in | 1.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.4 in | 53.9 in | 1.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.1 in | 41.9 in | 0.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.8 in | 38.0 in | -1.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.4 in | 53.7 in | 0.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.3 in | 52.7 in | -0.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.3 in | 33.2 in | 4.1 in |
Total Legroom | 79.4 in (over 2 rows) | 75.1 in (over 2 rows) | 4.3 in |
Cargo Volume | 14.2 ft3 | 13.2 ft3 | 1 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 |
2014 Ford Focus Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
2014 | Like other recently designed Fords, the Focus has a tighter rear seat than most competitors. At 5-9, I can sit behind myself with perhaps an inch to spare. see full Ford Focus review |
2014 Ford Focus Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2014 | 4dr Sedan 103-horsepower 1.6L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
The front passenger seat is cramped, especially on long journeys. My wife is smaller, so its fine for her, but Im an average sized male, about 5'11" and my left knee always aches after a while. see full Ford Focus review |