Model Year | 2011 | 2006 | |
Model | Buick Regal | Kia Sportage | |
Engine | 2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 182 hp@6700 172 lb-ft@4900 |
2.7L V6 DOHC-4v 173 hp@6000 178 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 4-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 107.8 in | 103.5 in | 4.3 in |
Length | 190.2 in | 171.3 in | 18.9 in |
Width | 73.1 in | 70.9 in | 2.2 in |
Height | 58.4 in | 66.7 in | -8.3 in |
Curb Weight | 3600 lb. | 3351 lb. | 249 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.0 gal. | 15.3 gal. | 2.7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.8 in | 40.7 in | -1.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.7 in | 56.7 in | 0 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.4 in | 54.6 in | 0.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.1 in | 42.1 in | 0 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.8 in | 39.4 in | -2.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.4 in | 56.3 in | -1.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.3 in | 54.6 in | -2.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.3 in | 37.2 in | 0.1 in |
Total Legroom | 79.4 in (over 2 rows) | 79.3 in (over 2 rows) | 0.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.2 ft3 | 23.6 ft3 | -9.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 14.2 ft3 | 66.6 ft3 | -52.4 ft3 |
2011 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 |
2011 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 |
2006 Kia Sportage Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV 173-horsepower 2.7L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Nice and roomy see full Kia Sportage review |