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2012 Buick Verano Specs - Exterior and Interior Dimensions
| Body | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 105.7 in |
| Length | 183.9 in |
| Width | 71.5 in |
| Height | 58.4 in |
| Curb Weight | 3300 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.0 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 38.3 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.1 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.7 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 42.1 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.9 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.0 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 33.9 in |
| Total Legroom | 76 in (over 2 rows) |
| Cargo Volume | 14.3 ft3 |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Buick Verano
| 2012 Buick Verano Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| 2013 | The Buick Verano's impression of substance and solidity extends to its seats. The front buckets are larger and more thickly padded than those in the typical compact sedan, yet have a firm, properly supportive underlying structure. They look and feel "premium." The Acura ILX's front seats, with more prominent side bolsters, provide better lateral support in hard turns, but don't feel as solid or as luxurious. see full Buick Verano review | |
| 2012 Buick Verano Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| While the Buick Verano's exterior is large for a compact sedan, its rear seat is among the tightest. The ILX is a bit tighter still. In it I can just fit behind my 5-9 self. But anyone who requires an adult-friendly rear seat will likely reject both cars (along with the new Cadillac ATS). The Verano's 14.5 cubic foot trunk--two cubes over the ILX's--is more competitive, and more in line with Buick's traditional strengths. see full Buick Verano review | ||
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Buick Verano
| 2012 Buick Verano Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2013 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 250hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
I am 6'1", broad shouldered, overweight, and considered quite a big guy, but I have no trouble fitting into the car. Even if you are a couple of inches higher than me, you should be okay. Be advised I chose a car without a sunroof. The sunroof may cut into that headroom. see full Buick Verano review |
| 2013 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 250hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
The seat cushioning is about the best in the business. The foam density Buick used is unlike any I have experienced. see full Buick Verano review |
| 2012 Buick Verano Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2013 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 250hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
No rear seat venting except the floor makes it a bit stuffy for the rear seat passengers. The rear seating area is tight to get into but once seated provide enough space. see full Buick Verano review |
| 2013 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 250hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
My right knee(with shorts on) hits the hard plastic to discomfort. I thought about putting some padding there. Same with the lack of padding inside the map pocket on the door to keep contents from rattleing. see full Buick Verano review |
2012 Buick Verano 4-door Sedan Specs - Powertrains and Tire Sizes
| Trim | Base |
| Standard Engine | 2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 180 hp@6700 171 lb-ft@4900 |
| Standard Transmission | 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic |
| Standard Drivetrain | FWD |
| Standard Tires | 235/45R18 tires |
TrueDelta Reviews the Powertrain of the 2012 Buick Verano
| 2012 Buick Verano Powertrain: Pros | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| 2013 | GM hasn't worked any magic to grant the Verano the silence and solidity of a large, upscale car. With a curb weight of 3,300, the compact Buick weighs as much as the average midsize car, and much more than the typical compact. Pitted against this mass, the standard 180-horsepower 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine accelerates the car adequately, but only by revving to and above its lofty 4,900 rpm torque peak. To the extent luxury presupposes effortless acceleration, the standard-issue Verano isn't luxurious. The solution: an optional turbocharged 2.0-liter engine good for 250 horsepower--hot hatch levels--and at 5,300 rpm rather than the standard engine's 6,700. The torque peak falls and plumps even more dramatically, with 260 pound-feet (up from 171) on tap as soon as 2,000 rpm (and readily evident by 3,000). Give the engine free rein, and the nose gets light as it struggles to maintain a straight line, typical of powerful front-wheel-drive cars. Even with another 200+ pounds to contend with (for a total over 3,500), the stronger engine moves the Verano quickly. Just don't expect it to feel as quick as it is, owing to the highly effective insulation. But this turbo isn't really about full throttle acceleration. It's about more effortless acceleration in regular driving, and in this it succeeds. A manual transmission is a no-cost option, but probably doesn't suit the character of the car. The Acura ILX follows from a much different approach. It's five inches shorter, an inch narrower, three inches lower, and, most importantly, over a quarter-ton lighter. Its 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine, shared with the Acura TSX and Honda Civic Si, produces 201 horsepower by winding even higher than the Verano's similarly-sized standard powerplant, with the power peak at 7,000 rpm. An engine that requires revving as much as this one is best paired with a manual transmission, and in the ILX the 2.4 is only available with a slick-shifting six-speed. Prefer an automatic? Then the ILX is only available with a weak 150-horsepower 2.0-liter or an even weaker 111-horsepower hybrid. Acura has been hinting that the 2.4 will be offered with an automatic transmission in the future. But, while a good, even thrilling engine for driving enthusiasts willing to downshift a gear or three, the 2.4 can't remotely deliver the sort of effortless motivation at which the Buick's turbocharged engine excels. see full Buick Verano review | |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Powertrain of the 2012 Buick Verano
| 2012 Buick Verano Powertrain: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2013 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 250hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
This is one smooth, quiet engine. At a stoplight with the clutch in there is no indication that the engine is running unless you look at the guages. The response from the turbo is seamless with just a swift waft of torque to accelerate. The manual transmission can be a little noisy on the 1-2 shift if the windows are done. Other than that it is silky smooth. see full Buick Verano review |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Tires of the 2012 Buick Verano
| 2012 Buick Verano Tires: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2013 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 250hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The manual contains a warning that the tires are low-profile and are exceptionally vulnerable to damage from potholes, curb impact, etc. Even your rims are vulnerable. This is both because the tires have little rubber to cushion impact, and because the tires are lower and may not carry the rims high enough to avoid scraping the rim on a curb. I haven't had trouble yet, but I've seen a couple of internet reports of rim (not just tire) damage, and it worries me. Having less rubber between the rim and the road also makes the ride a bit less smooth. I LOATHE the tires, and they are my least favorite feature on the car. see full Buick Verano review |
2012 Buick Verano MSRP and Invoice Prices
| Body | Trim | Base Price | Invoice | Destination |
| 4dr Sedan | Base | 22,585 | 21,681 | 885 |
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