Buick Regal vs Mitsubishi Diamante
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2004 Mitsubishi Diamante
Overview
| Spec | Buick Regal1SV | Mitsubishi DiamanteES |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | 1SV | ES |
| Body style | Sedan | Sedan |
| Drivetrain | front wheel drive | front wheel drive |
| Fuel type | flex-fuel (unleaded/E85) | premium unleaded (required) |
| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 4-speed automatic |
| Engine type | flex-fuel (FFV) | gas |
| Model year | 2017 | 2004 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | Buick Regal1SV | Mitsubishi DiamanteES |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $27,065 | $24,999 (best) |
| Lowest listing price | $8,620 (best) | — |
| Median listing price | $8,620 (best) | — |
| Highest listing price | $8,620 (best) | — |
| For sale now | 1 (best) | 0 |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | Buick Regal1SV | Mitsubishi DiamanteES |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | 23 MPG (best) | 18 MPG |
| City MPG | 19 MPG (best) | 15 MPG |
| Highway MPG | 30 MPG (best) | 23 MPG |
| Fuel tank | 18 gal | 19 gal (best) |
Performance
| Spec | Buick Regal1SV | Mitsubishi DiamanteES |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 182 hp | 205 hp (best) |
| Torque | 172 lb-ft | 231 lb-ft (best) |
| Engine size | 2.4 L | 3.5 L (best) |
| Cylinders | I4 | V6 |
Size & capability
| Spec | Buick Regal1SV | Mitsubishi DiamanteES |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Cargo volume | 14.2 cu ft | 14.2 cu ft |
| Curb weight | 3,605 lbs | 3,505 lbs (best) |
| Ground clearance | — | 6.5 in (best) |
| Wheelbase | 107.8 in (best) | 107.2 in |
| Length | 190.2 in | 196 in (best) |
| Width | 73.1 in (best) | 70.3 in |
| Height | 58.4 in (best) | 56.5 in |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | Buick Regal1SV | Mitsubishi DiamanteES |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 4 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Open recalls (YMM scope) | None reported (best) | 1 |
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 | Buick Regal | Mitsubishi Diamante |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1SV $27,065 MSRP(Currently comparing) | ES $24,999 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | Sport Touring $28,615 MSRP | VR-X $26,819 MSRP |
| 3 | Base $31,465 MSRP | LS $27,619 MSRP |
| 4 | Premium II $31,615 MSRP | — |
| 5 | Premium II $34,040 MSRP | — |
| 6 | GS $34,115 MSRP | — |
| 7 | GS $36,540 MSRP | — |
Live inventory
Buick Regal vs Mitsubishi Diamante FAQ
- Which is better: 2017 Buick Regal or 2004 Mitsubishi Diamante?
- It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2017 Buick Regal vs 2004 Mitsubishi Diamante on MSRP, fuel economy, horsepower, seating, towing, NHTSA safety ratings, and live market prices so you can weigh the tradeoffs.
- Which costs less: 2017 Buick Regal or 2004 Mitsubishi Diamante?
- Based on starting MSRP, the 2004 Mitsubishi Diamante starts lower at $24,999. Live Buick Regal listings start at $8,620.
- Which has better startingMsrp: 2017 Buick Regal or 2004 Mitsubishi Diamante?
- The 2004 Mitsubishi Diamante leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (24,999).
- Which has better combinedMpg: 2017 Buick Regal or 2004 Mitsubishi Diamante?
- The 2017 Buick Regal leads on combinedMpg in this comparison (24).
- Which has better horsepower: 2017 Buick Regal or 2004 Mitsubishi Diamante?
- The 2017 Buick Regal leads on horsepower in this comparison (259).
- How do the NHTSA safety ratings compare for 2017 Buick Regal vs 2004 Mitsubishi Diamante?
- NHTSA overall crash-test ratings in this comparison: Buick Regal (5/5 NHTSA overall).