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2012 Buick Verano and 2012 Chevrolet Volt Specifications
| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | |
| Model | Buick Verano | Chevrolet Volt | |
| Engine | 2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 180 hp@6700 171 lb-ft@4900 |
Electric + Gas 149 hp 273 lb-ft |
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| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | CVT | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Hatch | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 105.7 in | 105.7 in | 0 in |
| Length | 183.9 in | 177.1 in | 6.8 in |
| Width | 71.5 in | 70.4 in | 1.1 in |
| Height | 58.4 in | 56.6 in | 1.8 in |
| Curb Weight | 3300 lb. | 3781 lb. | -481 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.0 gal. | 9.3 gal. | 5.7 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 38.3 in | 37.8 in | 0.5 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.1 in | 56.5 in | -1.4 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.7 in | 53.7 in | 0 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 42.1 in | 42.1 in | 0 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 36.0 in | 1.8 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.9 in | 53.9 in | -1 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.0 in | 51.2 in | 0.8 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 33.9 in | 34.1 in | -0.2 in |
| Total Legroom | 76 in (over 2 rows) | 76.2 in (over 2 rows) | -0.2 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.3 ft3 | 10.6 ft3 | 3.7 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 14.3 ft3 | 0.0 | 14.3 ft3 |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Buick Verano
| 2012 Buick Verano Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| 2013 | The Buick Verano's impression of substance and solidity extends to its seats. The front buckets are larger and more thickly padded than those in the typical compact sedan, yet have a firm, properly supportive underlying structure. They look and feel "premium." The Acura ILX's front seats, with more prominent side bolsters, provide better lateral support in hard turns, but don't feel as solid or as luxurious. see full Buick Verano review | |
| 2012 Buick Verano Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| While the Buick Verano's exterior is large for a compact sedan, its rear seat is among the tightest. The ILX is a bit tighter still. In it I can just fit behind my 5-9 self. But anyone who requires an adult-friendly rear seat will likely reject both cars (along with the new Cadillac ATS). The Verano's 14.5 cubic foot trunk--two cubes over the ILX's--is more competitive, and more in line with Buick's traditional strengths. see full Buick Verano review | ||
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Buick Verano
| 2012 Buick Verano Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2013 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 250hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
I am 6'1", broad shouldered, overweight, and considered quite a big guy, but I have no trouble fitting into the car. Even if you are a couple of inches higher than me, you should be okay. Be advised I chose a car without a sunroof. The sunroof may cut into that headroom. see full Buick Verano review |
| 2013 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 250hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
The seat cushioning is about the best in the business. The foam density Buick used is unlike any I have experienced. see full Buick Verano review |
| 2012 Buick Verano Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2013 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 250hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
No rear seat venting except the floor makes it a bit stuffy for the rear seat passengers. The rear seating area is tight to get into but once seated provide enough space. see full Buick Verano review |
| 2013 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 250hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
My right knee(with shorts on) hits the hard plastic to discomfort. I thought about putting some padding there. Same with the lack of padding inside the map pocket on the door to keep contents from rattleing. see full Buick Verano review |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Chevrolet Volt
| 2012 Chevrolet Volt Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2012 | 4dr Hatch 149-horsepower Electric + Gas CVT FWD |
The front seats offer very good support and the seat bottoms are designed for tall drivers.. see full Chevrolet Volt review |
| 2012 Chevrolet Volt Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2013 | 4dr Hatch 149-horsepower Electric + Gas CVT FWD |
The rear seats have limited leg room. A forward facing child car seat (Safety 1st Air Protect) is fine but to install it rear facing would make the passenger seat almost unusable and being a 4 seat there is no option to install in the middle of the rear which i find allows in many cars a good way to keep everyone safe & comfortable. see full Chevrolet Volt review |
| 2012 | 4dr Hatch 149-horsepower Electric + Gas CVT FWD |
Front seats are semi-hard and covered in strange material. I could see people larger than myself having issues with them. see full Chevrolet Volt review |
| 2012 | 4dr Hatch 149-horsepower Electric + Gas CVT FWD |
No power seat in a $46k car?? Get real, Chevy. Once you get used to them, though, both front and rear seats are comfortable for up to an hour or so. Longer than that and I need different lower back support that it doesn't have. But they are heated which is nice and it's comfortable leather. A few tweaks and/or an optional chair & this would be a non-issue. see full Chevrolet Volt review |
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