Model Year | 2013 | 2008 | |
Model | Buick Regal | Subaru Outback | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 270 hp@5300 295 lb-ft@2500 |
turbocharged 2.5L H4 DOHC-4v 243 hp@6000 241 lb-ft@3600 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Wagon | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,738 mm | 2,670 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,831 mm | 4,793 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,857 mm | 1,770 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,483 mm | 1,605 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,683 kg | 1,635 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 60 L | 64 L | -4 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 986 mm | 1,029 mm | 985 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,440 mm | 1,382 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,407 mm | 1,295 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,069 mm | 1,120 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 935 mm | 993 mm | -58 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,382 mm | 1,364 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,328 mm | 1,336 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 947 mm | 861 mm | 86 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,017 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,981 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 314 L | 949 L | -635 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 11.1 | 1,875 L | 10.1 |
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 Subaru Outback Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
A little tight in the left portion of the footwell; small dead pedal. see full Subaru Outback review |
2008 | 4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Footroom too short. see full Subaru Outback review |
2008 | 4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
not long enough for a 6 foot 2 inch frame but I manage see full Subaru Outback review |
2007 | 4dr Wagon 175-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
I was amazed at how small the back seat is in this car. Really no bigger than a compact sedan, eg Civic or Corolla. I can't fit my 3 kids (in car seats) back there, and feel bad when co-workers pile in to go to lunch. Surprisingly small for a vehicle this size, and marketed as a "family car." If you plan to put adults or 3 kids back there regularly, look at the '10 or newer (or at something else -- the rear seat in my co-worker's Accord is far bigger and more comfortable). see full Subaru Outback review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 245-horsepower 3.0L H6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Leg and head room lacking for over 6 footers. see full Subaru Outback review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 245-horsepower 3.0L H6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Seat back a bit low for 6 footers. see full Subaru Outback review |