Model Year | 2011 | 2022 | |
Model | Buick Regal | Kia Carnival | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 164 kW@5300 350 Nm@2000 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 216 kW@6400 355 Nm@5000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,738 mm | 3,091 mm | -1 mm |
Length | 4,831 mm | 5,156 mm | -1 mm |
Width | 1,857 mm | 1,994 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,483 mm | 1,740 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,665 kg | 1,985 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 68 L | 72 L | -4 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 986 mm | 1,039 mm | 985 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,440 mm | 1,631 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,407 mm | 1,519 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,069 mm | 1,044 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 935 mm | 1,003 mm | 934 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,382 mm | 1,605 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,328 mm | 1,687 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 947 mm | 1,029 mm | 946 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 980 mm | -980 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,511 mm | -1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,280 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 904 mm | -904 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,017 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,977 mm (over 3 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 402 L | 1,138 L | 401 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 14.2 | 2,461 L | 12.2 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 14.2 | 4,109 L | 10.2 |
2011 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 |
2011 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 Kia Carnival.