Model Year | 2015 | 2017 | |
Model | Buick Encore | Ford Transit Connect | |
Engine | turbocharged 1.4L I4 DOHC-4v 138 hp@4900 148 lb-ft@1850 |
2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 169 hp@6000 171 lb-ft@4500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 100.6 in | 120.6 in | -20 in |
Length | 168.4 in | 189.7 in | -21.3 in |
Width | 69.9 in | 72.2 in | -2.3 in |
Height | 65.2 in | 72.0 in | -6.8 in |
Curb Weight | 3190 lb. | 3979 lb. | -789 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.7 gal. | 15.8 gal. | -2.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.6 in | 46.9 in | -7.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.1 in | 57.7 in | -3.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 51.7 in | 54.6 in | -2.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.8 in | 40.3 in | 0.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.8 in | 45.1 in | -6.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.5 in | 58.5 in | -6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 50.1 in | 58.5 in | -8.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.7 in | 37.6 in | -1.9 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 41.3 in | -41.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 56.3 in | -56.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 47.0 in | -47 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 35.0 in | -35 in |
Total Legroom | 76.5 in (over 2 rows) | 112.9 in (over 3 rows) | -36.4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 18.8 ft3 | 19.8 ft3 | -1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 18.8 | 58.9 ft3 | -40.1 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 48.4 ft3 | 104.2 ft3 | -55.8 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2015 Buick Encore.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2017 Ford Transit Connect.