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Buick Regal (2012) vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata (2008) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2012 Buick Regal and 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata specs.

2012 Buick Regal and 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata Specifications

Model Year 2012 2008  
Model Buick Regal Mazda MX-5 Miata  
Engine turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
270 hp@5300
295 lb-ft@2500
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
166 hp@6700
140 lb-ft@5000
 
Transmission 6-speed shiftable automatic 5-speed manual  
Drivetrain FWD RWD  
Body 4dr Sedan 2dr Convertible  
      Difference
Wheelbase 107.8 in 91.7 in 16.1 in
Length 190.2 in 157.3 in 32.9 in
Width 73.1 in 67.7 in 5.4 in
Height 58.4 in 49.0 in 9.4 in
Curb Weight 3710 lb. 2441 lb. 1269 lb.
Fuel Capacity 18.0 gal. 12.7 gal. 5.3 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 38.8 in 37.4 in 1.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 56.7 in 53.2 in 3.5 in
Hip Room, Row 1 55.4 in 50.6 in 4.8 in
Legroom, Row 1 42.1 in 43.1 in -1 in
Headroom, Row 2 36.8 in 0.0 in 36.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 54.4 in 0.0 in 54.4 in
Hip Room, Row 2 52.3 in 0.0 in 52.3 in
Legroom, Row 2 37.3 in 0.0 in 37.3 in
Total Legroom 79.4 in (over 2 rows) 43.1 in (over 1 rows) 36.3 in
Cargo Volume 14.2 ft3 5.3 ft3 8.9 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Buick Regal

2012 Buick Regal Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata

2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2008 2dr Convertible 158-horsepower 2.0L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
No rear seat. see full Mazda MX-5 Miata review
2007 2dr Convertible 166-horsepower 2.0L I4
5-speed manual RWD
It's OK for the driver, but there's not much room for the feet of the passenger. see full Mazda MX-5 Miata review
 
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