Model Year | 2012 | 2014 | |
Model | Buick Regal | Kia Sportage | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 201 kW@5300 400 Nm@2500 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 194 kW@6000 365 Nm@1850 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,738 mm | 2,639 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,831 mm | 4,440 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,857 mm | 1,854 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,483 mm | 1,636 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,683 kg | 1,557 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 68 L | 55 L | 13 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 986 mm | 993 mm | -7 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,440 mm | 1,440 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,407 mm | 1,364 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,069 mm | 1,052 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 935 mm | 978 mm | -43 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,382 mm | 1,400 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,328 mm | 1,247 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 947 mm | 963 mm | -16 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,017 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,014 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 402 L | 739 L | -337 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 14.2 | 1,546 L | 13.2 |
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 |
2014 Kia Sportage Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2014 | 4dr SUV | Seats are just not comfortable for any trips lasting more than an hour. I'm 6'1 and my wife is 5'6" and we both found the seats to be uncomfortable on long trips see full Kia Sportage review |