Buick Regal vs Lincoln Continental
The Buick Regal is more fuel-efficient at 20 MPG combined, against 18 MPG for the Lincoln Continental. At EPA assumptions that is about $350 less in fuel per year. (Comparison uses each model's most efficient version.)
Side by side
| Buick Regal | Lincoln Continental | |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints (NHTSA) | 303 | 399 |
| Most reported problem | Brakes | Engine |
| Crashes and fires | 23 and 7 | 7 and 21 |
| Typical mileage at complaint | 80,000 miles | 120,000 miles |
| Recalls | 6 | 3 |
| Fuel economy, combined | 20 MPG | 18 MPG |
| City and highway | 17 and 28 | 15 and 22 |
| Yearly fuel cost (EPA) | $3,350 | $3,700 |
What the numbers say
NHTSA has 303 complaints for the Buick Regal and 399 for the Lincoln Continental. Complaint counts depend heavily on how many of each vehicle were sold, so a higher count does not by itself mean a less reliable car.
Safety recalls on file: 6 for the Buick Regal, 3 for the Lincoln Continental.