Model Year | 2011 | 2006 | |
Model | Buick Regal | Toyota Avalon | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,738 mm | 2,819 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,831 mm | 5,009 mm | -1 mm |
Width | 1,857 mm | 1,849 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,483 mm | 1,486 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,633 kg | 1,583 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 68 L | 70 L | -2 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 986 mm | 986 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,440 mm | 1,509 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,407 mm | 1,417 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,069 mm | 1,049 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 935 mm | 953 mm | -18 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,382 mm | 1,478 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,328 mm | 1,427 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 947 mm | 1,039 mm | 946 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,017 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,088 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume | 402 L | 408 L | -6 L |
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 |
2006 Toyota Avalon Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Limo like rear seat that actually reclines. see full Toyota Avalon review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Plenty of room. see full Toyota Avalon review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Very adequate as is the back see full Toyota Avalon review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
very comfortable see full Toyota Avalon review |
2005 | 4dr Sedan 280-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
My kids loved the roominess of the back seat which made easier transition from the former minivan. see full Toyota Avalon review |