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Model Year | 2011 | 2015 | |
Model | Buick Regal | Volkswagen Beetle | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 220 hp@5300 258 lb-ft@2000 |
turbocharged 1.8L I4 DOHC-4v 170 hp@4800 184 lb-ft@1500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 107.8 in | 100.0 in | 7.8 in |
Length | 190.2 in | 168.4 in | 21.8 in |
Width | 73.1 in | 71.2 in | 1.9 in |
Height | 58.4 in | 58.5 in | -0.1 in |
Curb Weight | 3671 lb. | 2948 lb. | 723 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.0 gal. | 14.5 gal. | 3.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.8 in | 39.4 in | -0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.7 in | 55.3 in | 1.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.4 in | 0.0 in | 55.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.1 in | 41.3 in | 0.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.8 in | 37.1 in | -0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.4 in | 49.0 in | 5.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.3 in | 0.0 in | 52.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.3 in | 31.4 in | 5.9 in |
Total Legroom | 79.4 in (over 2 rows) | 72.7 in (over 2 rows) | 6.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.2 ft3 | 15.4 ft3 | -1.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 14.2 ft3 | 29.9 ft3 | -15.7 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2015 Volkswagen Beetle.