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2013 Buick Regal and 2013 Kia Sorento Specifications
| Model Year | 2013 | 2013 | |
| Model | Buick Regal | Kia Sorento | |
| Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 270 hp@5300 295 lb-ft@2500 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 276 hp@6300 248 lb-ft@5000 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 107.8 in | 106.3 in | 1.5 in |
| Length | 190.2 in | 183.9 in | 6.3 in |
| Width | 73.1 in | 74.2 in | -1.1 in |
| Height | 58.4 in | 67.3 in | -8.9 in |
| Curb Weight | 3710 lb. | 3781 lb. | -71 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.8 gal. | 19.8 gal. | -4 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 38.8 in | 39.2 in | -0.4 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.7 in | 59.3 in | -2.6 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.4 in | 56.3 in | -0.9 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 42.1 in | 41.3 in | 0.8 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 36.8 in | 39.2 in | -2.4 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.4 in | 58.7 in | -4.3 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.3 in | 55.9 in | -3.6 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 37.3 in | 37.6 in | -0.3 in |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 36.7 in | -36.7 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 53.8 in | -53.8 in |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 44.4 in | -44.4 in |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 31.3 in | -31.3 in |
| Total Legroom | 79.4 in (over 2 rows) | 110.2 in (over 3 rows) | -30.8 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 11.1 ft3 | 9.1 ft3 | 2 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 11.1 | 37.0 ft3 | -25.9 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 11.1 ft3 | 72.5 ft3 | -61.4 ft3 |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 Buick Regal
| 2013 Buick Regal Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| Both the Regal and 200 have much less rear seat room than the average midsize sedan. Adults up to about six feet in height will fit, but with little room to spare. see full Buick Regal review | ||
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 Buick Regal
| 2013 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 |
| 2013 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 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 Kia Sorento
| 2013 Kia Sorento Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2012 | 4dr SUV 276-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The Kia Sorento had very good seating positions in the front for a very tall person, I'm almost 6'5" and was able to fit with the sunroof / panaramic roof. You get a feeling of control and confidence. You do loose about 1" or so with the see full Kia Sorento review |
| 2012 | 4dr SUV 276-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Very comfortable seats up front with tons of leg room. see full Kia Sorento review |
| 2013 Kia Sorento Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2012 | 4dr SUV 276-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Needs an adjustable second row and a little more cargo room when the third row seat is up. see full Kia Sorento review |
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