Model Year | 2012 | 2022 | |
Model | Buick Regal | Volkswagen Atlas | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 270 hp@5300 295 lb-ft@2500 |
3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 276 hp@6200 266 lb-ft@2750 |
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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 | 117.3 in | -9.5 in |
Length | 190.2 in | 200.7 in | -10.5 in |
Width | 73.1 in | 78.4 in | -5.3 in |
Height | 58.4 in | 70.1 in | -11.7 in |
Curb Weight | 3710 lb. | 4425 lb. | -715 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.0 gal. | 18.6 gal. | -0.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.8 in | 41.3 in | -2.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.7 in | 61.5 in | -4.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.4 in | 58.2 in | -2.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.1 in | 41.7 in | 0.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.8 in | 40.4 in | -3.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.4 in | 60.8 in | -6.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.3 in | 58.0 in | -5.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.3 in | 37.6 in | -0.3 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 38.3 in | -38.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 54.9 in | -54.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 45.1 in | -45.1 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 33.7 in | -33.7 in |
Total Legroom | 79.4 in (over 2 rows) | 113 in (over 3 rows) | -33.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.2 ft3 | 20.6 ft3 | -6.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 14.2 | 55.5 ft3 | -41.3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 14.2 ft3 | 96.8 ft3 | -82.6 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2022 Volkswagen Atlas.