Model Year | 2012 | 2019 | |
Model | Buick Regal | Kia Soul | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 270 hp@5300 295 lb-ft@2500 |
turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 201 hp@6000 195 lb-ft@1500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 7-speed automated manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 107.8 in | 101.2 in | 6.6 in |
Length | 190.2 in | 163.0 in | 27.2 in |
Width | 73.1 in | 70.9 in | 2.2 in |
Height | 58.4 in | 63.5 in | -5.1 in |
Curb Weight | 3710 lb. | 3232 lb. | 478 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.0 gal. | 14.2 gal. | 3.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.8 in | 39.6 in | -0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.7 in | 55.5 in | 1.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.4 in | 53.2 in | 2.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.1 in | 40.9 in | 1.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.8 in | 39.5 in | -2.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.4 in | 54.7 in | -0.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.3 in | 49.3 in | 3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.3 in | 39.1 in | -1.8 in |
Total Legroom | 79.4 in (over 2 rows) | 80 in (over 2 rows) | -0.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.2 ft3 | 24.2 ft3 | -10 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 14.2 ft3 | 61.3 ft3 | -47.1 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 2019 Kia Soul.