Model Year | 2011 | 2019 | |
Model | Buick Regal | Toyota Highlander | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 220 hp@5300 258 lb-ft@2000 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 295 hp@6600 263 lb-ft@4700 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 107.8 in | 109.8 in | -2 in |
Length | 190.2 in | 192.5 in | -2.3 in |
Width | 73.1 in | 75.8 in | -2.7 in |
Height | 58.4 in | 68.1 in | -9.7 in |
Curb Weight | 3671 lb. | 4370 lb. | -699 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.0 gal. | 19.2 gal. | -1.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.8 in | 40.7 in | -1.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.7 in | 59.3 in | -2.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.4 in | 57.2 in | -1.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.1 in | 44.2 in | -2.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.8 in | 39.9 in | -3.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.4 in | 59.6 in | -5.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.3 in | 57.1 in | -4.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.3 in | 38.4 in | -1.1 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 35.9 in | -35.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 55.0 in | -55 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 45.6 in | -45.6 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 27.7 in | -27.7 in |
Total Legroom | 79.4 in (over 2 rows) | 110.3 in (over 3 rows) | -30.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.2 ft3 | 13.8 ft3 | 0.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 14.2 | 42.3 ft3 | -28.1 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 14.2 ft3 | 83.7 ft3 | -69.5 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 |
2019 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2020 | 4dr SUV 295-horsepower 3.5L V6 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The 3rd row seating is just not for adults at all, and I'm not certain that children would be easy to fit back there as well. I'm not sure what Toyota was thinking, even making the 2020 longer didn't make any difference at all. My one complaint is it is just TOO SMALL! see full Toyota Highlander review |
2018 | 4dr SUV 295-horsepower 3.5L V6 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
3rd row seat is midget sized. Claiming that the Highlander is an 8-passenger vehicle is a lie. It's either 5 normal-sized people, or Snow White and the 7 dwarfs. There is no way you can accommodate 8 normal-sized people comfortably in this car. see full Toyota Highlander review |