Model Year | 2012 | 2017 | |
Model | Buick Regal | Toyota Highlander | |
Engine | 2.4L I4 Hybrid DOHC-4v 182 hp@6700 172 lb-ft@4900 |
3.5L V6 Hybrid DOHC-4v 257 hp@257 245 lb-ft@4800 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | CVT | |
Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | |
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 | 3665 lb. | 4825 lb. | -1160 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 |
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 |
2017 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |