Model Year | 2007 | 2012 | |
Model | Ford Explorer | Buick Regal | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 113.7 in | 107.8 in | 5.9 in |
Length | 193.4 in | 190.2 in | 3.2 in |
Width | 73.7 in | 73.1 in | 0.6 in |
Height | 72.8 in | 58.4 in | 14.4 in |
Curb Weight | 4440 lb. | 3600 lb. | 840 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 22.5 gal. | 18.0 gal. | 4.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 38.8 in | 1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.0 in | 56.7 in | 2.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.4 in | 55.4 in | 0 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.4 in | 42.1 in | 0.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.7 in | 36.8 in | 1.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.9 in | 54.4 in | 4.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.5 in | 52.3 in | 3.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.9 in | 37.3 in | -0.4 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 37.4 in | 0.0 in | 37.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 53.1 in | 0.0 in | 53.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 45.3 in | 0.0 in | 45.3 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 34.9 in | 0.0 in | 34.9 in |
Total Legroom | 114.2 in (over 3 rows) | 79.4 in (over 2 rows) | 34.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.6 ft3 | 14.2 ft3 | -0.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 43.9 ft3 | 14.2 | 29.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 83.7 ft3 | 14.2 ft3 | 69.5 ft3 |
2007 Ford Explorer Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
the front seat has plenty of leg room and seats hug you see full Ford Explorer review |
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 |
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 |