Model Year | 2012 | 2013 | |
Model | Buick Regal | Kia Optima | |
Engine | 2.4L I4 Hybrid DOHC-4v 182 hp@6700 172 lb-ft@4900 |
2.4L I4 Hybrid DOHC-4v 159 hp@5500 154 lb-ft@4500 |
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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 | 110.0 in | -2.2 in |
Length | 190.2 in | 190.7 in | -0.5 in |
Width | 73.1 in | 72.1 in | 1 in |
Height | 58.4 in | 57.3 in | 1.1 in |
Curb Weight | 3665 lb. | 3496 lb. | 169 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.0 gal. | 18.5 gal. | -0.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.8 in | 40.0 in | -1.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.7 in | 57.2 in | -0.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.4 in | 54.7 in | 0.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.1 in | 45.5 in | -3.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.8 in | 37.6 in | -0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.4 in | 55.7 in | -1.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.3 in | 54.5 in | -2.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.3 in | 34.7 in | 2.6 in |
Total Legroom | 79.4 in (over 2 rows) | 80.2 in (over 2 rows) | -0.8 in |
Cargo Volume | 14.2 ft3 | 15.4 ft3 | -1.2 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 |
2013 Kia Optima Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
The Optima's rear seat is comfortably shaped, and includes plenty of room for passengers to stretch out their legs. Heads are a different matter. Though I'm only 5-9, if I still had much hair it would have been brushing the headliner. The Fusion provides a little more rear headroom, but less knee room. Buyers seeking a rear seat suitable for large adults won't be happy with this aspect of either car. see full Kia Optima review |
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