Model Year | 2013 | 2010 | |
Model | Buick Regal | Nissan Altima | |
Engine | 2.4L I4 Hybrid DOHC-4v 182 hp@6700 172 lb-ft@4900 |
2.5L I4 Hybrid DOHC-4v 158 hp@5200 162 lb-ft@2800 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | CVT | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 107.8 in | 109.3 in | -1.5 in |
Length | 190.2 in | 190.7 in | -0.5 in |
Width | 73.1 in | 70.7 in | 2.4 in |
Height | 58.4 in | 57.9 in | 0.5 in |
Curb Weight | 3600 lb. | 3370 lb. | 230 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.8 gal. | 20.0 gal. | -4.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.8 in | 40.6 in | -1.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.7 in | 55.7 in | 1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.4 in | 56.8 in | -1.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.1 in | 44.1 in | -2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.8 in | 36.8 in | 0 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.4 in | 55.5 in | -1.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.3 in | 52.5 in | -0.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.3 in | 35.8 in | 1.5 in |
Total Legroom | 79.4 in (over 2 rows) | 79.9 in (over 2 rows) | -0.5 in |
Cargo Volume | 11.1 ft3 | 15.3 ft3 | -4.2 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 |
2010 Nissan Altima Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
I am 6'3", weigh 235. Being a big guy, I find this car VERY comfortable. I use it in my work daily. I drive it multiple trips/day (there have been as many as 8-10 trips/day-from 2 miles up to 50 miles/each trip). So I am in/out of the car multiple times/day. It's very easy to enter and exit and is very roomy for a mid-sized car and also has a lot of rear leg room. The trunk is large as well and the back seat folds down making the useful trunk space all the more. I also like the console and having the iPod connection in the second storage area of the console-out of the way. Hip room of the front seat is very generous as well. Just yesterday I had a rear seat passenger who commented how much leg room they had in the back. see full Nissan Altima review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
I am a big guy who at first did not consider Altima because I did not think I would fit in it. I was surprised to find I fit just fine. I am 6'3" and 252lbs. The front seats provide ample room. I also have a lot of head room. see full Nissan Altima review |
2010 | 2dr Coupe 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
Nissan has reputation for reliability see full Nissan Altima review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
Comfortable for 6 ft adult. see full Nissan Altima review |
2010 Nissan Altima Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 2dr Coupe 175-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
Very difficult to get in and even more difficult to get out. Only teens in good shape can do it easily see full Nissan Altima review |