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BMW 3-Series (2013) vs. Buick Encore (2014) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2013 BMW 3-Series and 2014 Buick Encore specs.

2013 BMW 3-Series and 2014 Buick Encore Specifications

Model Year 2013 2014  
Model BMW 3-Series Buick Encore  
Engine  
Transmission  
Drivetrain  
Body 4dr Sedan 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 110.6 in 100.6 in 10 in
Length 182.5 in 168.4 in 14.1 in
Width 71.3 in 69.9 in 1.4 in
Height 56.3 in 65.2 in -8.9 in
Curb Weight 3360 lb. 3190 lb. 170 lb.
Fuel Capacity 15.8 gal. 13.7 gal. 2.1 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 40.3 in 39.6 in 0.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 55.1 in 54.1 in 1 in
Hip Room, Row 1 0.0 in 51.7 in -51.7 in
Legroom, Row 1 42.0 in 40.8 in 1.2 in
Headroom, Row 2 37.7 in 38.8 in -1.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 55.1 in 52.5 in 2.6 in
Hip Room, Row 2 0.0 in 50.1 in -50.1 in
Legroom, Row 2 35.1 in 35.7 in -0.6 in
Total Legroom 77.1 in (over 2 rows) 76.5 in (over 2 rows) 0.6 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 13.0 ft3 18.8 ft3 -5.8 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 13.0 ft3 48.4 ft3 -35.4 ft3

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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 BMW 3-Series

2013 BMW 3-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearComment
2014 The BMW 3-Series used to be tight inside, but it has grown with each redesign, especially the most recent one. The rear seat of the current sedan isn't nearly as roomy as that in the related 3-Series Gran Turismo hatchback. But it offers considerably more rear legroom than direct competitors like the Audi A4, Cadillac ATS, and Mercedes-Benz C-Class. In fact, combined front and rear legroom is the same as in the one size-class up, ten-inch-longer Mercedes E-Class. (You do get a half-inch more rear headroom and nearly two inches more rear shoulder room in the Benz.) Beyond the specs, the BMW's rear seat is comfortably high off the floor, a rarity in the age of sedans with plunging coupe-like roof lines. see full BMW 3-Series review
 

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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Buick Encore

2014 Buick Encore Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearComment
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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