Model Year | 2012 | 2021 | |
Model | Buick Regal | Kia Forte | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 270 hp@5300 295 lb-ft@2500 |
turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 201 hp@6000 195 lb-ft@1500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 7-speed automated manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 107.8 in | 106.3 in | 1.5 in |
Length | 190.2 in | 182.7 in | 7.5 in |
Width | 73.1 in | 70.9 in | 2.2 in |
Height | 58.4 in | 56.5 in | 1.9 in |
Curb Weight | 3710 lb. | 3012 lb. | 698 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.0 gal. | 14.0 gal. | 4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.8 in | 38.8 in | 0 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.7 in | 56.1 in | 0.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.4 in | 53.0 in | 2.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.1 in | 42.2 in | -0.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.8 in | 37.5 in | -0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.4 in | 55.3 in | -0.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.3 in | 51.1 in | 1.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.3 in | 35.7 in | 1.6 in |
Total Legroom | 79.4 in (over 2 rows) | 77.9 in (over 2 rows) | 1.5 in |
Cargo Volume | 14.2 ft3 | 15.3 ft3 | -1.1 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2021 Kia Forte.