Model Year | 2013 | 2006 | |
Model | Buick Encore | Chevrolet Avalanche | |
Engine | turbocharged 1.4L I4 DOHC-4v 138 hp@4900 148 lb-ft@1850 |
5.3L V8 OHV-2v 295 hp@5200 335 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 4-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | 4WD w/low range | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUT | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 100.6 in | 130.0 in | -29.4 in |
Length | 168.4 in | 221.6 in | -53.2 in |
Width | 69.9 in | 79.8 in | -9.9 in |
Height | 65.2 in | 73.6 in | -8.4 in |
Curb Weight | 3309 lb. | 5654 lb. | -2345 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.7 gal. | 31.0 gal. | -17.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.6 in | 40.7 in | -1.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.1 in | 65.2 in | -11.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 51.7 in | 61.4 in | -9.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.8 in | 41.3 in | -0.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.8 in | 38.6 in | 0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.5 in | 65.2 in | -12.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 50.1 in | 62.0 in | -11.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.7 in | 38.9 in | -3.2 in |
Total Legroom | 76.5 in (over 2 rows) | 80.2 in (over 2 rows) | -3.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 18.8 ft3 | 0.0 | 18.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 48.4 ft3 | 0.0 | 48.4 ft3 |
2013 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 |
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2006 Chevrolet Avalanche Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUT 320-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic RWD |
The interior is basically a Tahoe and even with 5 people, the truck is comfortable. Rear AC and headphone jacks help too. see full Chevrolet Avalanche review |
2007 | 4dr SUT 320-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Plenty of room for 3 adults, even with a tall adult in the middle seat. see full Chevrolet Avalanche review |