Model Year | 2012 | 2016 | |
Model | Buick Regal | Kia Sedona | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 270 hp@5300 295 lb-ft@2500 |
3.3L V6 DOHC-4v 276 hp@6000 248 lb-ft@5200 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 107.8 in | 120.5 in | -12.7 in |
Length | 190.2 in | 201.4 in | -11.2 in |
Width | 73.1 in | 78.1 in | -5 in |
Height | 58.4 in | 68.5 in | -10.1 in |
Curb Weight | 3710 lb. | 4414 lb. | -704 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.0 gal. | 21.1 gal. | -3.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.8 in | 39.8 in | -1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.7 in | 63.9 in | -7.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.4 in | 59.3 in | -3.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.1 in | 40.9 in | 1.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.8 in | 39.4 in | -2.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.4 in | 63.1 in | -8.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.3 in | 65.8 in | -13.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.3 in | 40.6 in | -3.3 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 38.9 in | -38.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 59.4 in | -59.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 50.0 in | -50 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 34.8 in | -34.8 in |
Total Legroom | 79.4 in (over 2 rows) | 116.3 in (over 3 rows) | -36.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.2 ft3 | 33.9 ft3 | -19.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 14.2 | 78.4 ft3 | -64.2 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 14.2 ft3 | 142.0 ft3 | -127.8 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 2016 Kia Sedona.