Ford Transit Connect (2015) vs. Buick Encore (2014) Specs

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2015 Ford Transit Connect and 2014 Buick Encore Specifications

Model Year	2015	2014
Model	Ford Transit Connect	Buick Encore
Engine	2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 169 hp@6000 171 lb-ft@4500	turbocharged 1.4L I4 DOHC-4v 138 hp@4900 148 lb-ft@1850
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr Minivan, ext.	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	120.6 in	100.6 in	20 in
Length	189.7 in	168.4 in	21.3 in
Width	72.2 in	69.9 in	2.3 in
Height	72.0 in	65.2 in	6.8 in
Curb Weight	3979 lb.	3190 lb.	789 lb.
Fuel Capacity	15.8 gal.	13.7 gal.	2.1 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	46.9 in	39.6 in	7.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	57.7 in	54.1 in	3.6 in
Hip Room, Row 1	54.6 in	51.7 in	2.9 in
Legroom, Row 1	40.3 in	40.8 in	-0.5 in
Headroom, Row 2	45.1 in	38.8 in	6.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	58.5 in	52.5 in	6 in
Hip Room, Row 2	58.5 in	50.1 in	8.4 in
Legroom, Row 2	37.6 in	35.7 in	1.9 in
Headroom, Row 3	41.3 in	0.0 in	41.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3	56.3 in	0.0 in	56.3 in
Hip Room, Row 3	47.0 in	0.0 in	47 in
Legroom, Row 3	35.0 in	0.0 in	35 in
Total Legroom	112.9 in (over 3 rows)	76.5 in (over 2 rows)	36.4 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	19.8 ft³	18.8 ft³	1 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	58.9 ft³	18.8	40.1 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	104.2 ft³	48.4 ft³	55.8 ft³

2015 Ford Transit Connect Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Comment
	The Transit Connect's second-row bench is roomy and fairly comfortable for two people, but somewhat tight for three. The Sienna has another half-foot of shoulder room. Also, the seatback in the Ford's second row does not recline. If you do want captain's chairs, well, they're not an option. The situation worsens in the Ford's third row, which is less substantial and much lower to the floor than the third-row seats in the Honda or the Toyota. Unlike the Transit Connect's second row, its third-row seat does slide fore-aft (about six inches) and recline. Slide it all the way back, and legroom becomes almost generous. Still, it isn't a place many adults would want to spend much time. On top of this, it should be easier to open and close the Transit Connect's sliding doors and to get into its third row. The second row doesn't tip or slide forward like those in conventional minivans. Instead, it must be pushed to the floor in a fairly difficult two-step procedure. see full Ford Transit Connect review

None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2015 Ford Transit Connect.

2014 Buick Encore Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Comment
	From the neck down, the Encore's high-mounted, cushy-yet-firm seats deliver comfort congruent with its mission. Some people also won't have a problem with their design from the neck up. Others will find the headrests uncomfortable and too far forward. Given the Encore's compact exterior, it should come as no surprise that even the more-compact-than-most-compact-crossovers Tucson has a few more inches for both shoulders and legs. But the Buick nevertheless has enough room inside to comfortably seat four good-sized adults. It helps that the rear seat is comfortably high off the floor and that there's a lot of room for the rear passengers' feet beneath the front seats. Children, especially those who've outgrown boosters, will have more to complain about. They'll easily fit, but their view outward through the small, high rear side windows will be limited to the treetops. Though the front seats in the Tucson aren't as comfortable as those in the Encore, with a less luxurious feel and less supportive side bolsters, their headrests aren't overly intrusive. Rear seat passengers won't find the cushion as comfortably positioned, but small ones will have a somewhat easier time seeing out its side windows. see full Buick Encore review

None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2014 Buick Encore.

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