Buick Encore (2013) vs. Cadillac ELR (2014) Specs

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2013 Buick Encore and 2014 Cadillac ELR Specifications

Model Year	2013	2014
Model	Buick Encore	Cadillac ELR
Engine	turbocharged 1.4L I4 DOHC-4v 138 hp@4900 148 lb-ft@1850	Electric + Gas 181 hp 295 lb-ft
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	CVT
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr SUV	2dr Coupe
			Difference
Wheelbase	100.6 in	106.1 in	-5.5 in
Length	168.4 in	186.0 in	-17.6 in
Width	69.9 in	72.7 in	-2.8 in
Height	65.2 in	55.9 in	9.3 in
Curb Weight	3190 lb.	4050 lb.	-860 lb.
Fuel Capacity	13.7 gal.	9.3 gal.	4.4 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.6 in	36.9 in	2.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	54.1 in	55.2 in	-1.1 in
Hip Room, Row 1	51.7 in	52.9 in	-1.2 in
Legroom, Row 1	40.8 in	42.2 in	-1.4 in
Headroom, Row 2	38.8 in	34.7 in	4.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	52.5 in	49.9 in	2.6 in
Hip Room, Row 2	50.1 in	48.6 in	1.5 in
Legroom, Row 2	35.7 in	33.6 in	2.1 in
Total Legroom	76.5 in (over 2 rows)	75.8 in (over 2 rows)	0.7 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	18.8 ft³	10.5 ft³	8.3 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	48.4 ft³	10.5 ft³	37.9 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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2014 Cadillac ELR Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Comment
2014	Both cars have comfortable front seats, but the ELR's provide more lateral support, at least with the $2,450 brown interior option (which adds power adjusters to their modestly sized side bolsters). Front seat access isn't among the ELR's strengths. As is often the case with coupes, the doors are long and heavy. see full Cadillac ELR review

2014 Cadillac ELR Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Comment
	The Volt's rear seat is pretty tight. The Cadillac ELR's is even tighter. At 5-9, I barely have enough space for my head and knees, and this when sitting behind someone my own size. Put someone taller in the front seat, and even pre-teens will have trouble squeezing into the back seat. This being a two-door, rear seat access is also dicey. The Tesla's rear seat is far roomier than either GM car's. Plus a rear-facing third row is optional. see full Cadillac ELR review

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