Model Year | 2011 | 2008 | |
Model | Buick Regal | Toyota Sienna | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 220 hp@5300 258 lb-ft@2000 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 266 hp@6200 245 lb-ft@4700 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 107.8 in | 119.3 in | -11.5 in |
Length | 190.2 in | 200.0 in | -9.8 in |
Width | 73.1 in | 77.4 in | -4.3 in |
Height | 58.4 in | 68.9 in | -10.5 in |
Curb Weight | 3671 lb. | 4177 lb. | -506 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.0 gal. | 20.0 gal. | -2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.8 in | 42.0 in | -3.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.7 in | 63.8 in | -7.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.4 in | 58.4 in | -3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.1 in | 42.9 in | -0.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.8 in | 40.2 in | -3.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.4 in | 64.9 in | -10.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.3 in | 67.5 in | -15.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.3 in | 39.6 in | -2.3 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 38.1 in | -38.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 61.1 in | -61.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 51.8 in | -51.8 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 39.5 in | -39.5 in |
Total Legroom | 79.4 in (over 2 rows) | 122 in (over 3 rows) | -42.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.2 ft3 | 43.6 ft3 | -29.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 14.2 | 94.5 ft3 | -80.3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 14.2 ft3 | 148.9 ft3 | -134.7 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 |
2008 Toyota Sienna Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 266-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
Room for all the kids, friends, and cargo see full Toyota Sienna review |
2008 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 266-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
With three children having ample rear seat space was very important to us. With the tri zone air system makes it comfortable for them as well. see full Toyota Sienna review |
2008 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 266-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
plenty of space and comfortable seats see full Toyota Sienna review |
2008 Toyota Sienna Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 266-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
The passenger side does not have 8 way power seat controls. see full Toyota Sienna review |