Acura ILX vs Buick Regal
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2017 Buick Regal
Overview
| Spec | Acura ILXBase | Buick Regal1SV |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | Base | 1SV |
| Body style | Sedan | Sedan |
| Drivetrain | front wheel drive | front wheel drive |
| Fuel type | premium unleaded (recommended) | flex-fuel (unleaded/E85) |
| Transmission | 8-speed automated manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Engine type | gas | flex-fuel (FFV) |
| Model year | 2022 | 2017 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | Acura ILXBase | Buick Regal1SV |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $27,300 | $27,065 (best) |
| For sale now | 0 | 0 |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | Acura ILXBase | Buick Regal1SV |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | 28 MPG (best) | 23 MPG |
| City MPG | 24 MPG (best) | 19 MPG |
| Highway MPG | 34 MPG (best) | 30 MPG |
| Fuel tank | 13.2 gal | 18 gal (best) |
Performance
| Spec | Acura ILXBase | Buick Regal1SV |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 201 hp (best) | 182 hp |
| Torque | 180 lb-ft (best) | 172 lb-ft |
| Engine size | 2.4 L | 2.4 L |
| Cylinders | I4 | I4 |
Size & capability
| Spec | Acura ILXBase | Buick Regal1SV |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Cargo volume | 12.4 cu ft | 14.2 cu ft (best) |
| Curb weight | 3,095 lbs (best) | 3,605 lbs |
| Ground clearance | 5.3 in (best) | — |
| Wheelbase | 105.1 in | 107.8 in (best) |
| Length | 182.2 in | 190.2 in (best) |
| Width | 70.6 in | 73.1 in (best) |
| Height | 55.6 in | 58.4 in (best) |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | Acura ILXBase | Buick Regal1SV |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA overall | 5 / 5 ★ | 5 / 5 ★ |
| Frontal crash (driver) | 5 / 5 ★ | 5 / 5 ★ |
| Frontal crash (passenger) | 4 / 5 ★ | 4 / 5 ★ |
| Side crash (driver) | 5 / 5 ★ | 5 / 5 ★ |
| Side crash (passenger) | 5 / 5 ★ | 5 / 5 ★ |
| Side pole | 5 / 5 ★ | 5 / 5 ★ |
| Rollover | 4 / 5 ★ | 4 / 5 ★ |
| Open recalls (YMM scope) | None reported | None reported |
Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that spec when a clear winner exists. Specs reflect the selected trim for each vehicle. Drag a vehicle header to reorder columns. MSRP and specifications are manufacturer data; listing prices and inventory come from live dealer listings. Safety ratings are from NHTSA.
Trim overview
All available trims with MSRP. The trim selected above is highlighted; comparison specs use that selection.
| Trim | Acura ILX | Buick Regal |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Base $27,300 MSRP(Currently comparing) | 1SV $27,065 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | Base $29,300 MSRP | Sport Touring $28,615 MSRP |
| 3 | Base $31,300 MSRP | Base $31,465 MSRP |
| 4 | Base $33,200 MSRP | Premium II $31,615 MSRP |
| 5 | — | Premium II $34,040 MSRP |
| 6 | — | GS $34,115 MSRP |
| 7 | — | GS $36,540 MSRP |