Model Year | 2006 | 2012 | |
Model | Toyota Highlander | Buick Regal | |
Engine | 3.3L V6 Hybrid DOHC-4v 208 hp@5600 212 lb-ft@4400 |
2.4L I4 Hybrid DOHC-4v 182 hp@6700 172 lb-ft@4900 |
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Transmission | CVT | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,715 mm | 2,738 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,689 mm | 4,831 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,826 mm | 1,857 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,725 mm | 1,483 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,846 kg | 1,662 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 72 L | 68 L | 4 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,016 mm | 986 mm | -985 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,471 mm | 1,440 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,400 mm | 1,407 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,034 mm | 1,069 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,011 mm | 935 mm | -934 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,448 mm | 1,382 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,394 mm | 1,328 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 925 mm | 947 mm | -22 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 820 mm | 0 mm | 820 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,351 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 1,011 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 767 mm | 0 mm | 767 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,725 mm (over 3 rows) | 2,017 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 297 L | 402 L | -105 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,124 L | 14.2 | -13.2 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,282 L | 14.2 | -12.2 L |
2006 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr SUV 215-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
Ease of entry and exit and the spacious leg room. see full Toyota Highlander 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 |