Model Year | 2008 | 2015 | |
Model | Ford Explorer | Buick Regal | |
Engine | 4.6L V8 OHC-3v 292 hp@5750 300 lb-ft@3950 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 259 hp@5500 295 lb-ft@3000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
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 | 4706 lb. | 3980 lb. | 726 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 |
2008 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 |
2015 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2015 Buick Regal.