| Model Year | 2021 | 2012 | |
| Model | Buick Encore | Ford Edge | |
| Engine | |||
| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 100.6 in | 111.2 in | -10.6 in |
| Length | 168.4 in | 184.2 in | -15.8 in |
| Width | 69.9 in | 76.0 in | -6.1 in |
| Height | 65.3 in | 67.0 in | -1.7 in |
| Curb Weight | 3237 lb. | 4056 lb. | -819 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 14.0 gal. | 18.0 gal. | -4 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.6 in | 40.0 in | -0.4 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.1 in | 58.9 in | -4.8 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 51.7 in | 54.8 in | -3.1 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 40.8 in | 40.7 in | 0.1 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 38.8 in | 39.3 in | -0.5 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.6 in | 58.7 in | -6.1 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 50.1 in | 56.1 in | -6 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 35.8 in | 39.6 in | -3.8 in |
| Total Legroom | 76.6 in (over 2 rows) | 80.3 in (over 2 rows) | -3.7 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 18.8 ft3 | 32.2 ft3 | -13.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 48.4 ft3 | 68.9 ft3 | -20.5 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2021 Buick Encore.
| 2012 Ford Edge Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2011 | 4dr SUV 285-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
No contest-Edge seats are very comfortable vs. tolerable seats in the Dodge. see full Ford Edge review |
| 2011 | 4dr SUV 285-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The Edge rear seat legroom is great. There are few crossovers with such good rear seat comfort and legroom. I did not want the third row, the lack of third row helps with rear legroom. see full Ford Edge review |
| 2012 Ford Edge Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2011 | 4dr SUV 305-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
seats are comfortable, just wanted to get cooled seats for the hotg summers see full Ford Edge review |