Model Year | 2012 | 2008 | |
Model | Buick Regal | Volvo XC90 | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 270 hp@5300 295 lb-ft@2500 |
4.4L V8 DOHC-4v 311 hp@5850 325 lb-ft@3900 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 107.8 in | 112.6 in | -4.8 in |
Length | 190.2 in | 188.9 in | 1.3 in |
Width | 73.1 in | 74.7 in | -1.6 in |
Height | 58.4 in | 70.2 in | -11.8 in |
Curb Weight | 3710 lb. | 4826 lb. | -1116 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.0 gal. | 21.1 gal. | -3.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.8 in | 39.7 in | -0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.7 in | 58.3 in | -1.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.4 in | 55.4 in | 0 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.1 in | 41.0 in | 1.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.8 in | 38.4 in | -1.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.4 in | 57.4 in | -3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.3 in | 54.1 in | -1.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.3 in | 34.6 in | 2.7 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 35.5 in | -35.5 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 30.1 in | -30.1 in |
Total Legroom | 79.4 in (over 2 rows) | 105.7 in (over 3 rows) | -26.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.2 ft3 | 8.8 ft3 | 5.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 14.2 | 43.3 ft3 | -29.1 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 14.2 ft3 | 85.1 ft3 | -70.9 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 |
2008 Volvo XC90 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 235-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
3rd row very roomy. 2nd row very comfortable. see full Volvo XC90 review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 235-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Comfortable. see full Volvo XC90 review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 235-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Wife and two car seats fit in back. see full Volvo XC90 review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 235-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Comfortable. see full Volvo XC90 review |