Model Year | 2012 | 2017 | |
Model | Buick Regal | Kia Niro | |
Engine | 2.4L I4 Hybrid DOHC-4v 182 hp@6700 172 lb-ft@4900 |
1.6L I4 Hybrid DOHC-4v 104 hp@5700 109 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed automated manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 107.8 in | 106.3 in | 1.5 in |
Length | 190.2 in | 171.5 in | 18.7 in |
Width | 73.1 in | 71.1 in | 2 in |
Height | 58.4 in | 60.4 in | -2 in |
Curb Weight | 3665 lb. | 3106 lb. | 559 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.0 gal. | 11.9 gal. | 6.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.8 in | 40.1 in | -1.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.7 in | 56.0 in | 0.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.4 in | 53.7 in | 1.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.1 in | 41.7 in | 0.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.8 in | 39.1 in | -2.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.4 in | 55.2 in | -0.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.3 in | 48.3 in | 4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.3 in | 37.4 in | -0.1 in |
Total Legroom | 79.4 in (over 2 rows) | 79.1 in (over 2 rows) | 0.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.2 ft3 | 19.4 ft3 | -5.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 14.2 ft3 | 54.5 ft3 | -40.3 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 |
2017 Kia Niro Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2017 | The Kia Niro's compact exterior dimensions somehow contain plentiful headroom and legroom in both rows. Beyond the measurements, the rear seat is positioned at an unusually comfortable height, affording both excellent leg support and an open view forward over the front seats. see full Kia Niro review |
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