Model Year | 2012 | 2016 | |
Model | Buick Regal | Volvo XC70 | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 270 hp@5300 295 lb-ft@2500 |
turbocharged 2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 250 hp@5400 266 lb-ft@1800 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Wagon | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 107.8 in | 110.8 in | -3 in |
Length | 190.2 in | 190.5 in | -0.3 in |
Width | 73.1 in | 75.8 in | -2.7 in |
Height | 58.4 in | 63.1 in | -4.7 in |
Curb Weight | 3710 lb. | 3968 lb. | -258 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.0 gal. | 18.5 gal. | -0.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.8 in | 38.7 in | 0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.7 in | 57.4 in | -0.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.4 in | 54.8 in | 0.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.1 in | 41.9 in | 0.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.8 in | 38.6 in | -1.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.4 in | 56.5 in | -2.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.3 in | 55.1 in | -2.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.3 in | 34.6 in | 2.7 in |
Total Legroom | 79.4 in (over 2 rows) | 76.5 in (over 2 rows) | 2.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.2 ft3 | 33.3 ft3 | -19.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 14.2 ft3 | 72.1 ft3 | -57.9 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 2016 Volvo XC70.