DETAILED CAR COMPARISON

2012 Kia Optima vs 2015 Buick Regal Comparison

Compare technical specifications, scores and everyday-use differences side by side.

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WINNER

Kia Optima

Leads the overall E-Kıyasla score by 1 points.

78.75–77.75
SPECIFICATION GROUPS

Every difference between the two cars

Basic Specifications

KiaMakeBuick
OptimaModelRegal
2012Model year2015
SedanBody typeSedan
5Seats5
4Doors4

Performance

—0–100 km/h6,5 s
0 km/hTop speed0 km/h
1998 ccEngine displacement1998 cc
278 HPPower262 HP
365 NmTorque400 Nm
4Cylinders4

Fuel & Consumption

PetrolFuel typePetrol
70 ltFuel tank70 lt
10,7 ltUrban consumption11,2 lt
—Extra-urban consumption7,8 lt
9 ltAverage consumption9,8 lt

Transmission & Chassis

Front-wheel driveDrivetrainFront-wheel drive
6Gears6
215/55 R17Tyre size245/40 R19
YesABSYes

Dimensions

4845 mmLength4831 mm
1830 mmWidth1857 mm
1455 mmHeight1473 mm
1433 KgWeight1683 Kg
2795 mmWheelbase2738 mm

E-Kıyasla Editor’s Note

2012 Kia Optima and 2015 Buick Regal approach the same decision from different angles. We compare the exact versions so changes in engine, transmission, dimensions and equipment are not hidden behind the model names.

Overall, Kia Optima leads the E-Kıyasla score by 1 points. The score provides a consistent summary, while the best choice can still change with priorities such as urban efficiency, luggage space, performance or equipment.

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