Model Year | 2013 | 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 |
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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 | 15.8 gal. | 12.7 gal. | 3.1 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 | 11.1 ft3 | 5.3 ft3 | 5.8 ft3 |
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 |
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 |
2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |