Model Year | 2010 | 2011 | |
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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2010 Ford Explorer.
2011 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 |
2011 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 |