Model Year | 2006 | 2012 | |
Model | Jeep Liberty | Buick Regal | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 104.3 in | 107.8 in | -3.5 in |
Length | 174.4 in | 190.2 in | -15.8 in |
Width | 71.6 in | 73.1 in | -1.5 in |
Height | 71.9 in | 58.4 in | 13.5 in |
Curb Weight | 3821 lb. | 3600 lb. | 221 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.5 gal. | 18.0 gal. | 2.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.7 in | 38.8 in | 1.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.5 in | 56.7 in | -0.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 57.0 in | 55.4 in | 1.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.8 in | 42.1 in | -1.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 42.1 in | 36.8 in | 5.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.5 in | 54.4 in | 2.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 47.4 in | 52.3 in | -4.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.2 in | 37.3 in | -0.1 in |
Total Legroom | 78 in (over 2 rows) | 79.4 in (over 2 rows) | -1.4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 29.0 ft3 | 14.2 ft3 | 14.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 69.0 ft3 | 14.2 ft3 | 54.8 ft3 |
2006 Jeep Liberty Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 160hp 2.8L I4 Diesel 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Fits our kids. see full Jeep Liberty review |
2005 | 4dr SUV 210-horsepower 3.7L V6 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range |
fullypowered front seat. gives you perfect control over your position as a driver see full Jeep Liberty 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 |