Model Year | 2012 | 2009 | |
Model | Buick Regal | Infiniti FX | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 270 hp@5300 295 lb-ft@2500 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 303 hp@6800 262 lb-ft@4800 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 107.8 in | 113.5 in | -5.7 in |
Length | 190.2 in | 191.3 in | -1.1 in |
Width | 73.1 in | 75.9 in | -2.8 in |
Height | 58.4 in | 65.0 in | -6.6 in |
Curb Weight | 3710 lb. | 4094 lb. | -384 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.0 gal. | 23.8 gal. | -5.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.8 in | 39.3 in | -0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.7 in | 57.3 in | -0.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.4 in | 54.9 in | 0.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.1 in | 44.7 in | -2.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.8 in | 38.5 in | -1.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.4 in | 57.4 in | -3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.3 in | 54.2 in | -1.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.3 in | 34.6 in | 2.7 in |
Total Legroom | 79.4 in (over 2 rows) | 79.3 in (over 2 rows) | 0.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.2 ft3 | 24.8 ft3 | -10.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 14.2 ft3 | 62.0 ft3 | -47.8 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 |
2009 Infiniti FX Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 275-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Longest drive was 6 hours and had no discomfort whatsoever. Have ridden for 4 hours in a Toyota Rav4 and was almost in pain after an hour. see full Infiniti FX review |