Model Year | 2012 | 2014 | |
Model | Buick Regal | Kia Rio | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 107.8 in | 101.2 in | 6.6 in |
Length | 190.2 in | 171.9 in | 18.3 in |
Width | 73.1 in | 67.7 in | 5.4 in |
Height | 58.4 in | 57.3 in | 1.1 in |
Curb Weight | 3600 lb. | 2403 lb. | 1197 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.0 gal. | 11.4 gal. | 6.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.8 in | 40.0 in | -1.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.7 in | 53.1 in | 3.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.4 in | 52.1 in | 3.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.1 in | 43.8 in | -1.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.8 in | 37.6 in | -0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.4 in | 52.1 in | 2.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.3 in | 51.2 in | 1.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.3 in | 31.1 in | 6.2 in |
Total Legroom | 79.4 in (over 2 rows) | 74.9 in (over 2 rows) | 4.5 in |
Cargo Volume | 14.2 ft3 | 13.7 ft3 | 0.5 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 2014 Kia Rio.