Model Year | 2012 | 2009 | |
Model | Buick Regal | Nissan Pathfinder | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 270 hp@5300 295 lb-ft@2500 |
5.6L V8 DOHC-4v 310 hp@5200 388 lb-ft@3400 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | 4WD w/low range | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 107.8 in | 112.2 in | -4.4 in |
Length | 190.2 in | 192.3 in | -2.1 in |
Width | 73.1 in | 72.8 in | 0.3 in |
Height | 58.4 in | 72.0 in | -13.6 in |
Curb Weight | 3710 lb. | 5020 lb. | -1310 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.0 gal. | 21.1 gal. | -3.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.8 in | 40.0 in | -1.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.7 in | 58.3 in | -1.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.4 in | 55.5 in | -0.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.1 in | 42.4 in | -0.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.8 in | 40.0 in | -3.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.4 in | 58.4 in | -4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.3 in | 57.6 in | -5.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.3 in | 34.2 in | 3.1 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 36.7 in | -36.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 57.1 in | -57.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 44.0 in | -44 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 28.1 in | -28.1 in |
Total Legroom | 79.4 in (over 2 rows) | 104.7 in (over 3 rows) | -25.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.2 ft3 | 16.5 ft3 | -2.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 14.2 | 49.2 ft3 | -35 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 14.2 ft3 | 79.2 ft3 | -65 ft3 |
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 |
2009 Nissan Pathfinder Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 266-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range |
The third row seating is only good for small children. see full Nissan Pathfinder review |