Model Year | 2013 | 2008 | |
Model | Buick Encore | Chevrolet Equinox | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 100.6 in | 112.5 in | -11.9 in |
Length | 168.4 in | 188.8 in | -20.4 in |
Width | 69.9 in | 71.4 in | -1.5 in |
Height | 65.2 in | 69.3 in | -4.1 in |
Curb Weight | 3190 lb. | 3699 lb. | -509 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.7 gal. | 17.0 gal. | -3.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.6 in | 40.9 in | -1.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.1 in | 55.7 in | -1.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 51.7 in | 51.1 in | 0.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.8 in | 41.2 in | -0.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.8 in | 40.1 in | -1.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.5 in | 55.9 in | -3.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 50.1 in | 51.4 in | -1.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.7 in | 40.2 in | -4.5 in |
Total Legroom | 76.5 in (over 2 rows) | 81.4 in (over 2 rows) | -4.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 18.8 ft3 | 35.7 ft3 | -16.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 48.4 ft3 | 67.1 ft3 | -18.7 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2013 Buick Encore.
2008 Chevrolet Equinox Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 264-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The rear seat can slide forward and back 8" providing generous leg room for rear passengers. see full Chevrolet Equinox review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 185-horsepower 3.4L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
The bucket seats are at a perfect height for easy entry and exit. Also there is a liftable arm rest between the seats for storing purse, etc. which eliminates the need for reaching to the back when the passenger seat is occupied. see full Chevrolet Equinox review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 185-horsepower 3.4L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
Ample leg and hip room. I am only 5foot 4 inches but have a wide posterior. Seat is comfortable for me. My son is 6 foot 3 inches and medium build. He has ample leg and body room. see full Chevrolet Equinox review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 185-horsepower 3.4L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
The rear bench seat can slide forward or back. When slid back, there is ample leg room for even the tallest of passengers. see full Chevrolet Equinox review |