Acura RL 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 RLBase | Buick Regal1SV |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | Base | 1SV |
| Body style | Sedan | Sedan |
| Drivetrain | all wheel drive | front wheel drive |
| Fuel type | premium unleaded (required) | flex-fuel (unleaded/E85) |
| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Engine type | gas | flex-fuel (FFV) |
| Model year | 2012 | 2017 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | Acura RLBase | Buick Regal1SV |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $48,200 | $27,065 (best) |
| For sale now | 0 | 0 |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | Acura RLBase | Buick Regal1SV |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | 20 MPG | 23 MPG (best) |
| City MPG | 17 MPG | 19 MPG (best) |
| Highway MPG | 24 MPG | 30 MPG (best) |
| Fuel tank | 19.3 gal (best) | 18 gal |
Performance
| Spec | Acura RLBase | Buick Regal1SV |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 300 hp (best) | 182 hp |
| Torque | 271 lb-ft (best) | 172 lb-ft |
| Engine size | 3.7 L (best) | 2.4 L |
| Cylinders | V6 | I4 |
Size & capability
| Spec | Acura RLBase | Buick Regal1SV |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Cargo volume | 13.1 cu ft | 14.2 cu ft (best) |
| Curb weight | 4,083 lbs | 3,605 lbs (best) |
| Ground clearance | 5.7 in (best) | — |
| Wheelbase | 110.2 in (best) | 107.8 in |
| Length | 195.7 in (best) | 190.2 in |
| Width | 72.7 in | 73.1 in (best) |
| Height | 57.2 in | 58.4 in (best) |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | Acura RLBase | Buick Regal1SV |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA overall | — | 5 / 5 ★ (best) |
| Frontal crash (driver) | — | 5 / 5 ★ (best) |
| Frontal crash (passenger) | — | 4 / 5 ★ (best) |
| Side crash (driver) | — | 5 / 5 ★ (best) |
| Side crash (passenger) | — | 5 / 5 ★ (best) |
| Side pole | — | 5 / 5 ★ (best) |
| Rollover | 5 / 5 ★ (best) | 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 RL | Buick Regal |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Base $48,200 MSRP(Currently comparing) | 1SV $27,065 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | Technology Package $52,350 MSRP | Sport Touring $28,615 MSRP |
| 3 | Technology Package - in HI $52,350 MSRP | Base $31,465 MSRP |
| 4 | Advance Package $56,150 MSRP | Premium II $31,615 MSRP |
| 5 | — | Premium II $34,040 MSRP |
| 6 | — | GS $34,115 MSRP |
| 7 | — | GS $36,540 MSRP |