Model Year | 2011 | 2007 | |
Model | Buick Regal | Subaru Forester | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 220 hp@5300 258 lb-ft@2000 |
turbocharged 2.5L H4 DOHC-4v 224 hp@5600 226 lb-ft@3600 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 4-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 107.8 in | 99.4 in | 8.4 in |
Length | 190.2 in | 176.6 in | 13.6 in |
Width | 73.1 in | 68.3 in | 4.8 in |
Height | 58.4 in | 65.0 in | -6.6 in |
Curb Weight | 3671 lb. | 3350 lb. | 321 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.0 gal. | 15.9 gal. | 2.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.8 in | 39.8 in | -1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.7 in | 53.5 in | 3.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.4 in | 51.6 in | 3.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.1 in | 43.6 in | -1.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.8 in | 39.7 in | -2.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.4 in | 53.6 in | 0.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.3 in | 51.6 in | 0.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.3 in | 33.7 in | 3.6 in |
Total Legroom | 79.4 in (over 2 rows) | 77.3 in (over 2 rows) | 2.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.2 ft3 | 32.0 ft3 | -17.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 14.2 ft3 | 57.7 ft3 | -43.5 ft3 |
2011 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 |
2011 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 |
2007 Subaru Forester Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV 173-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed automatic AWD |
easy to find comfortable position; no problems driving over an hour or more; good upright position see full Subaru Forester review |
2007 Subaru Forester Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 224hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
Front driver leg room is a little cramped from side to side. see full Subaru Forester review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 173-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed automatic AWD |
No thigh or lumbar support, seats hrad, minimal leg room for front passenger see full Subaru Forester review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 173-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed automatic AWD |
Not acceptable for an adult in any of the three rear seating positions see full Subaru Forester review |
2006 | 4dr SUV 173-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
Again, cramped and too small for larger people. see full Subaru Forester review |
2006 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 230hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
This is honesty the only complaint i have about the 2006 XT. The rear seat is a bit tight. We took three other adults on about a 4 hour trip and it was a tight fit - good thing we're good friends! My wife's 2009 Forester is much better in the rear legroom department. see full Subaru Forester review |