Model Year | 2006 | 2013 | |
Model | Chevrolet Impala / Monte Carlo | Buick Regal | |
Engine | 5.3L V8 OHV-2v 226 kW@5600 438 Nm@4400 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 201 kW@5300 400 Nm@2500 |
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Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,807 mm | 2,738 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 5,090 mm | 4,831 mm | 1 mm |
Width | 1,852 mm | 1,857 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,491 mm | 1,483 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,684 kg | 1,683 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 66 L | 60 L | 6 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,001 mm | 986 mm | -985 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,491 mm | 1,440 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,433 mm | 1,407 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,074 mm | 1,069 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 960 mm | 935 mm | 25 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,488 mm | 1,382 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,453 mm | 1,328 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 955 mm | 947 mm | 8 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,029 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,017 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume | 527 L | 314 L | 213 L |
2006 Chevrolet Impala / Monte Carlo Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 211-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Interior room is outstanding. Trunk room is phenomenal, especially with flip and fold flat rear seat. see full Chevrolet Impala / Monte Carlo review |
2005 | 4dr Sedan 180-horsepower 3.4L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Rear seat had good room. Passengers had good leg room. Only adults over 6ft would touch the backs of the front seat with their legs. Draw back was the low roof. see full Chevrolet Impala / Monte Carlo review |
2013 Buick Regal Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
Both the Regal and 200 have much less rear seat room than the average midsize sedan. Adults up to about six feet in height will fit, but with little room to spare. see full Buick Regal review |
2013 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 |
2013 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 |