Model Year | 2014 | 2013 | |
Model | Buick Encore | Ford Fiesta | |
Engine | turbocharged 1.4L I4 DOHC-4v 138 hp@4900 148 lb-ft@1850 |
1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 120 hp@6350 112 lb-ft@5000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 100.6 in | 98.0 in | 2.6 in |
Length | 168.4 in | 160.1 in | 8.3 in |
Width | 69.9 in | 66.8 in | 3.1 in |
Height | 65.2 in | 58.0 in | 7.2 in |
Curb Weight | 3190 lb. | 2587 lb. | 603 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.7 gal. | 11.9 gal. | 1.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.6 in | 39.1 in | 0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.1 in | 52.7 in | 1.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 51.7 in | 50.6 in | 1.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.8 in | 42.2 in | -1.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.8 in | 37.2 in | 1.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.5 in | 49.0 in | 3.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 50.1 in | 49.2 in | 0.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.7 in | 31.2 in | 4.5 in |
Total Legroom | 76.5 in (over 2 rows) | 73.4 in (over 2 rows) | 3.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 18.8 ft3 | 15.4 ft3 | 3.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 48.4 ft3 | 26.0 ft3 | 22.4 ft3 |
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 |
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2013 Ford Fiesta Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
Just as the Ford Fiesta has some clear strengths, it also has some clear weaknesses. Its rear seat, though comfortably positioned well off the floor, is the tightest in the segment. At 5-9, I can barely squeeze behind myself. The Fit's rear seat is far roomier. see full Ford Fiesta review |
2013 Ford Fiesta Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 4dr Sedan 120-horsepower 1.6L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Narrow car with narrow seats. If you are a taller/bigger person, expect that the seats will feel like doll furniture after an hour. see full Ford Fiesta review |