Model Year | 2011 | 2012 | |
Model | Buick Regal | Toyota Venza | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 220 hp@5300 258 lb-ft@2000 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 268 hp@6200 246 lb-ft@4700 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 107.8 in | 109.3 in | -1.5 in |
Length | 190.2 in | 189.0 in | 1.2 in |
Width | 73.1 in | 75.0 in | -1.9 in |
Height | 58.4 in | 63.4 in | -5 in |
Curb Weight | 3671 lb. | 3870 lb. | -199 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.0 gal. | 17.7 gal. | 0.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.8 in | 39.6 in | -0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.7 in | 60.0 in | -3.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.4 in | 56.0 in | -0.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.1 in | 40.2 in | 1.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.8 in | 39.3 in | -2.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.4 in | 59.0 in | -4.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.3 in | 56.5 in | -4.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.3 in | 39.1 in | -1.8 in |
Total Legroom | 79.4 in (over 2 rows) | 79.3 in (over 2 rows) | 0.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.2 ft3 | 34.4 ft3 | -20.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 14.2 ft3 | 70.1 ft3 | -55.9 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 |
2012 Toyota Venza Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr SUV 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Have had many adult passengers in the rear seats - all have commented without prompting on the ample leg room, comfortable seats, and attractiveness of the panoramic glass roof. see full Toyota Venza review |