Buick Regal Sportback vs. Ford Fusion

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Buick Regal Sportback and Ford Fusion contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the Buick Regal Sportback and the Ford Fusion.

In comparing the Buick Regal Sportback's and the Ford Fusion's specifications and ratings, the Buick Regal Sportback has the advantage in the areas of fuel efficiency and base engine power. The Ford Fusion has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, resale value and interior volume. Based on this comparison of the Buick Regal Sportback's and the Ford Fusion's specifications and ratings, the Ford Fusion is a better car than the Buick Regal Sportback.

Pricing: A used 2020 Buick Regal Sportback ranges from $15,513 to $30,728 while a used 2020 Ford Fusion is priced between $11,290 to $22,443.

Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Buick Regal Sportback loses 52 percent of its value and the Ford Fusion loses 49.9 percent of its value. This means the Ford Fusion retains 2.2 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Buick Regal Sportback.

Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Buick Regal Sportback’s base engine makes 250 horsepower, and the Ford Fusion base engine makes 175 horsepower. The Regal Sportback is rated to deliver an average of 26 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 522 miles. The Fusion is rated to deliver an average of 24 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 512 miles. This gives the Buick Regal Sportback the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Ford Fusion. The Regal Sportback uses premium unleaded, and the Fusion uses regular unleaded.

Passenger Space Comparison: While both models are midsize cars, the Ford Fusion has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front shoulder room, front leg room, rear head room, rear shoulder room and rear leg room. The Buick Regal Sportback has the advantage in the area of cargo space.

Safety Ratings: The Ford Fusion has an average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.