The 2018 Buick Regal comes equipped with a 2-liter I4 that makes 250 hp @ 5400 rpm horsepower and 265 lb.-ft. @ 2000 rpm of torque. The car takes 5.95 seconds to reach 60 MPH from a standstill while it is able to run a quarter-mile in 14.45 seconds. All the trims are powered by the same engine, hence, there is no change in the performance figures as you go up the trims.
2018 Buick Regal 0-60 and Quarter Mile all Trims
| Trim Name | 0-60 MPH | Standing 1/4-mile | Braking (60 - 0 MPH) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1SV 4dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 9A) | 6.3 sec | 14.7 sec | 118 ft. |
| Essence 4dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 9A) | 5.6 sec | 14.2 sec | 118 ft. |
| Essence 4dr Hatchback AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A) | 6.3 sec | 14.7 sec | 118 ft. |
| Preferred 4dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 9A) | 6.3 sec | 14.7 sec | 118 ft. |
| Preferred II 4dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 9A) | 6.3 sec | 14.7 sec | 118 ft. |
| Preferred II 4dr Hatchback AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A) | 6.3 sec | 14.7 sec | 126 ft. |
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The 2018 Buick Regal just plain rips apart the competition with its 0-60MPH acceleration timing. It takes 5.95 seconds to do so but it fails to capitalize on its rivals during the quarter-mile run. The 2018 Buick Regal gets considerably slower than the 2018 Volkswagen Golf GTI Hatchback in the quarter-mile timing which takes 13.5 seconds to cover the distance.
The 2018 Buick Regal doesn't play around when it comes to the braking prowess. The car comes to a standstill from 60MPH in 118 feet during the emergency braking test, which is the best in its class. The car stops in a composed manner and instills confidence in the driver.
2018 Buick Regal vs. Competitor's 0-60 and Quarter Mile
| Car Name | 0-60 MPH | Standing 1/4-mile | Braking (70 - 0 MPH) | Braking (60 - 0 MPH) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 Buick Regal | 5.6 - 6.3 sec | 14.2 - 14.7 sec | - | 118 ft. |
| 2018 Ford Focus Hatchback | 6.3 sec | 14.9 sec | 179 ft. | - |
| 2018 Volkswagen Beetle | 7.2 - 7.9 sec | 11.4 - 15.6 sec | - | 142 ft. |
| 2018 Ford Focus ST Hatchback | 6.3 sec | 14.9 sec | - | 121 ft. |
| 2018 Volkswagen Golf GTI Hatchback | 6.2 sec | 14.7 sec | - | 126 ft. |
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