Model Year | 2006 | 2012 | |
Model | Ford Explorer | Buick Regal | |
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Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,888 mm | 2,738 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,912 mm | 4,831 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,872 mm | 1,857 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,849 mm | 1,483 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 2,014 kg | 1,633 kg | 1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 85 L | 68 L | 17 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,011 mm | 986 mm | -985 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,499 mm | 1,440 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,407 mm | 1,407 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,077 mm | 1,069 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 983 mm | 935 mm | 48 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,496 mm | 1,382 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,410 mm | 1,328 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 937 mm | 947 mm | -10 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 950 mm | 0 mm | 950 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,349 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 1,151 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 886 mm | 0 mm | 886 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,901 mm (over 3 rows) | 2,017 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 385 L | 402 L | -17 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,243 L | 14.2 | -13.2 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,370 L | 14.2 | -12.2 L |
2006 Ford Explorer Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr SUV 292-horsepower 4.6L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Have driven from Maryland to Florida and back a couple of times, as well as 3-4 hours trips routinely. Seats are comfortable with no backache and don't have to stop every couple of hours due to fatigue. Could drive and be comfortable all day long. see full Ford Explorer review |
2005 | 4dr SUV 210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Lots of room. Great even in the 3rd rear bench see full Ford Explorer review |
2005 | 4dr SUV 210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD |
Plenty of leg room see full Ford Explorer review |
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 |