Model Year | 2013 | 2013 | |
Model | Buick Regal | Ford Taurus | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 270 hp@5300 295 lb-ft@2500 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 288 hp@6500 254 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 107.8 in | 112.9 in | -5.1 in |
Length | 190.2 in | 202.9 in | -12.7 in |
Width | 73.1 in | 76.2 in | -3.1 in |
Height | 58.4 in | 60.7 in | -2.3 in |
Curb Weight | 3710 lb. | 3969 lb. | -259 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.8 gal. | 20.0 gal. | -4.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.8 in | 39.0 in | -0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.7 in | 57.9 in | -1.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.4 in | 56.3 in | -0.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.1 in | 41.9 in | 0.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.8 in | 37.8 in | -1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.4 in | 56.9 in | -2.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.3 in | 55.8 in | -3.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.3 in | 38.1 in | -0.8 in |
Total Legroom | 79.4 in (over 2 rows) | 80 in (over 2 rows) | -0.6 in |
Cargo Volume | 11.1 ft3 | 20.1 ft3 | -9 ft3 |
2013 Buick Regal Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
Both the Regal and 200 have much less rear seat room than the average midsize sedan. Adults up to about six feet in height will fit, but with little room to spare. see full Buick Regal review |
2013 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 |
2013 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 |
2013 Ford Taurus Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 0 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The front seats are horrible- similar to airline seats, and no amount of adjusting or adding cushions helped. I'm 6'2 and my wife is 5'3.and neither of us could get comfortable. After 2 weeks, it was actually painful to drive this car. see full Ford Taurus review |
2012 | 0 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Not enough headroom for adults in the rear seat. Seat comfort is as poor as the front seats. see full Ford Taurus review |