Model Year | 2013 | 2009 | |
Model | Buick Encore | Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban | |
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Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
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Wheelbase | 100.6 in | 116.0 in | -15.4 in |
Length | 168.4 in | 202.0 in | -33.6 in |
Width | 69.9 in | 79.0 in | -9.1 in |
Height | 65.2 in | 76.9 in | -11.7 in |
Curb Weight | 3190 lb. | 5265 lb. | -2075 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.7 gal. | 26.0 gal. | -12.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.6 in | 41.1 in | -1.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.1 in | 65.3 in | -11.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 51.7 in | 64.4 in | -12.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.8 in | 41.3 in | -0.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.8 in | 39.2 in | -0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.5 in | 65.2 in | -12.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 50.1 in | 60.6 in | -10.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.7 in | 39.0 in | -3.3 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 37.9 in | -37.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 61.7 in | -61.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 49.1 in | -49.1 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 25.6 in | -25.6 in |
Total Legroom | 76.5 in (over 2 rows) | 105.9 in (over 3 rows) | -29.4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 18.8 ft3 | 16.9 ft3 | 1.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 18.8 | 60.3 ft3 | -41.5 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 48.4 ft3 | 108.9 ft3 | -60.5 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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2009 Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr SUV, ext. 320-horsepower 5.3L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range |
I drive about a 1000 miles a week. After driving the Suburban for 2 months, my back problems have gone away. Feel fresh after a 3 hour drive see full Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban review |
2010 | 4dr SUV, ext. 320-horsepower 5.3L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range |
Family and cargo fit comfortably see full Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 320-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
HAve LT3 package with heated 10 way leather. Ergonomics and placement of controls are natural and intuitive. see full Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban review |
2009 Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 320-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Rear seat leg room cramped. Aparently moved forward to make room for 3rd row seating. 2nd row seats should be adjustable front to back. see full Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban review |