2012 Buick Regal vs 2012 Hyundai Sonata

2012 Buick Regal

2012 Hyundai Sonata

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4-Door Sedan Base

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Regal 4-Door Sedan Base	19	31	$25,972	$27,055
Regal 4-Door Sedan GS	20	32	$33,441	$34,835
Regal 4-Door Sedan Premium 1	19	31	$27,350	$28,490
Regal 4-Door Sedan Premium 2	19	31	$28,704	$29,900
Regal 4-Door Sedan Turbo Premium 1	18	29	$29,049	$30,260
Regal 4-Door Sedan Turbo Premium 2	18	29	$30,403	$31,670
Regal 4-Door Sedan Turbo Premium 3	18	29	$31,603	$32,920

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4-Door Sedan 2.0T Automatic Limited

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Sonata 4-Door Sedan 2.0T Automatic Limited	22	34	$26,345	$28,195
Sonata 4-Door Sedan 2.0T Automatic Limited w/Wine Int	22	34	$26,345	$28,195
Sonata 4-Door Sedan 2.0T Automatic SE	22	34	$23,400	$24,745
Sonata 4-Door Sedan 2.4L Automatic GLS	24	35	$19,916	$20,795
Sonata 4-Door Sedan 2.4L Automatic GLS PZEV	24	35	$19,916	$20,795
Sonata 4-Door Sedan 2.4L Automatic Hybrid	34	39	$24,434	$25,850
Sonata 4-Door Sedan 2.4L Automatic Limited	24	35	$24,725	$26,445
Sonata 4-Door Sedan 2.4L Automatic Limited PZEV	24	35	$24,725	$26,445
Sonata 4-Door Sedan 2.4L Automatic Limited PZEV w/Wine Int	24	35	$24,725	$26,445
Sonata 4-Door Sedan 2.4L Automatic Limited w/Wine Int	24	35	$24,725	$26,445
Sonata 4-Door Sedan 2.4L Automatic SE	24	35	$21,952	$23,195
Sonata 4-Door Sedan 2.4L Manual GLS	24	35	$18,971	$19,795

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$25,972

$26,345

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$27,055

$28,195

Monthly Payment Estimate

$451 / month

$470 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

8.6

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8.6

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TCC’s Bottom Line

A new GS flavor rounds out the 2012 Buick Regal menu, and leaves an even sweeter taste in our mouths.

After more than a decade on the market, the latest Hyundai Sonata's an overnight success--thanks to great gas mileage, grabby styling, and exceptional value for the dollar.

TCC Likes

A visual drama queen, in the good way
Polished handling, especially the GS
The power of turbocharging

Curvaceous styling
A fuel-sipper in every trim
Ride is well-damped

TCC Dislikes

On paper, down on power and gas mileage
Tight rear-seat head room and trunk
No all-wheel drive, no rearview camera

Steering feels inconsistent
Firm seats
Noisy cabin, at higher speeds

Fuel Economy

City

19 mpg

22 mpg

Highway

31 mpg

34 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Midsize

Large Cars

Interior Dimensions

Second Hip Room (in)

52.3

54.9

Front Shoulder Room (in)

56.7

57.9

Passenger Volume (ft³)

98.0

103.8

Second Head Room (in)

36.8

37.2

Second Shoulder Room (in)

54.4

56.7

Front Leg Room (in)

42.1

45.5

Passenger Capacity

Front Hip Room (in)

55.4

55.2

Second Leg Room (in)

37.3

34.6

Front Head Room (in)

38.8

38.2

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Front (in)

62.4

62.5

Min Ground Clearance (in)

- TBD -

5.5

Length, Overall (in)

190.2

189.8

Height, Overall (in)

58.4

57.9

Track Width, Rear (in)

62.5

Wheelbase (in)

107.8

110.0

Liftover Height (in)

- TBD -

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

73.1

72.2

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

14.2

16.4

Brakes

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.5 x - TBD -

11.2 x 0.4

Brake Type

Pwr

Pwr-Assisted

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

- TBD -

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.7 x - TBD -

11.8 x 1.1

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

18.0

18.5

Steering

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)

- TBD -

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

15.2

14.5

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

37.4

35.8

Steering Type

Pwr

Pwr Rack & Pinion

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)

2.68

2.94

Tires

Rear Tire Order Code

QKE

Front Tire Size

P235/50R18

P225/45R18

Spare Tire Size

T125/80D16

Front Tire Order Code

QKE

Spare Tire Order Code

P76

Rear Tire Size

P235/50R18

P225/45R18

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

- TBD -

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

- TBD -

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

- TBD -

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

- TBD -

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3600

3452

Wheels

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

18 x 8.0

18 x 7.5

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

18 x 8.0

18 x 7.5

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)

- TBD -

2.8

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

512

- TBD -

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

120

110

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

172 @ 4900

269 @ 1750-4500

Engine Order Code

LEA

Displacement

2.4L/145

2.0L/122

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

182 @ 6700

274 @ 6000

Engine Type

Gas/Ethanol I4

Turbocharged Gas I4

Fuel System

Direct Injection

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

Transmission

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.75

0.77

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.58

4.65

Clutch Size (in)

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.91

1.84

Trans Type

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

2.84

3.39

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.96

2.83

Trans Order Code

MH8

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.23

2.89

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.45

1.39

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/manual shift

Summary

Vehicle Name

Buick Regal

Hyundai Sonata

Body Style

Sedan

4 Door Sedan

Suspension

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)

- TBD -

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)

- TBD -

0.94

Suspension Type - Rear

4-Link

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Front

MacPherson strut

MacPherson

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)

- TBD -

0.59

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Emissions

EPA Greenhouse Gas Score

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

8.0

7.1

Crash Test Ratings

Overall Rating

Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger

Overall Side Crash Rating

Side Barrier Rating

Side Barrier Rating Driver

Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat

Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Rear Seat

Rollover Rating

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