Model Year | 2011 | 2013 | |
Model | Buick Regal | Toyota Matrix | |
Engine | 2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 182 hp@6700 172 lb-ft@4900 |
2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 158 hp@6000 162 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 107.8 in | 102.4 in | 5.4 in |
Length | 190.2 in | 171.9 in | 18.3 in |
Width | 73.1 in | 69.5 in | 3.6 in |
Height | 58.4 in | 61.4 in | -3 in |
Curb Weight | 3600 lb. | 3140 lb. | 460 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.0 gal. | 13.2 gal. | 4.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.8 in | 40.5 in | -1.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.7 in | 53.3 in | 3.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.4 in | 52.3 in | 3.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.1 in | 41.6 in | 0.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.8 in | 39.3 in | -2.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.4 in | 52.6 in | 1.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.3 in | 43.7 in | 8.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.3 in | 36.2 in | 1.1 in |
Total Legroom | 79.4 in (over 2 rows) | 77.8 in (over 2 rows) | 1.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.2 ft3 | 19.8 ft3 | -5.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 14.2 ft3 | 61.5 ft3 | -47.3 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2013 Toyota Matrix.