Model Year | 2012 | 2006 | |
Model | Buick Regal | Nissan Sentra | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 270 hp@5300 295 lb-ft@2500 |
2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 175 hp@6000 180 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 107.8 in | 99.8 in | 8 in |
Length | 190.2 in | 177.5 in | 12.7 in |
Width | 73.1 in | 67.3 in | 5.8 in |
Height | 58.4 in | 55.5 in | 2.9 in |
Curb Weight | 3710 lb. | 2710 lb. | 1000 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.0 gal. | 13.2 gal. | 4.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.8 in | 39.9 in | -1.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.7 in | 52.5 in | 4.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.4 in | 52.1 in | 3.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.1 in | 41.6 in | 0.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.8 in | 37.0 in | -0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.4 in | 52.6 in | 1.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.3 in | 52.3 in | 0 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.3 in | 33.7 in | 3.6 in |
Total Legroom | 79.4 in (over 2 rows) | 75.3 in (over 2 rows) | 4.1 in |
Cargo Volume | 14.2 ft3 | 11.6 ft3 | 2.6 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 |
2006 Nissan Sentra Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
these seats are great they have lots of room not to mention back support and side bolsters see full Nissan Sentra review |
2006 Nissan Sentra Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 2.0L I4 CVT FWD |
Seats are hard. Headrest forces your head to bend too far forward. Sculpted seat backs forces your shoulders too far forward from your spine. see full Nissan Sentra review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 126-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
With the front seats all the way back, children can barely fit their legs behind the seats. see full Nissan Sentra review |