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2013 Buick Encore and 2006 Ford Taurus Specifications
| Model Year | 2013 | 2006 | |
| Model | Buick Encore | Ford Taurus | |
| Engine | turbocharged 1.4L I4 DOHC-4v 138 hp@4900 148 lb-ft@1850 |
3.0L V6 OHV-2v 153 hp@4900 185 lb-ft@3950 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 4-speed automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 100.6 in | 108.5 in | -7.9 in |
| Length | 168.4 in | 197.6 in | -29.2 in |
| Width | 69.9 in | 73.0 in | -3.1 in |
| Height | 65.2 in | 56.1 in | 9.1 in |
| Curb Weight | 3190 lb. | 3343 lb. | -153 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 13.7 gal. | 18.0 gal. | -4.3 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.6 in | 40.0 in | -0.4 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.1 in | 57.3 in | -3.2 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 51.7 in | 54.5 in | -2.8 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 40.8 in | 42.2 in | -1.4 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 38.8 in | 38.1 in | 0.7 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.5 in | 56.6 in | -4.1 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 50.1 in | 55.7 in | -5.6 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 35.7 in | 38.9 in | -3.2 in |
| Total Legroom | 76.5 in (over 2 rows) | 81.1 in (over 2 rows) | -4.6 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 18.8 ft3 | 17.0 ft3 | 1.8 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 48.4 ft3 | 17.0 ft3 | 31.4 ft3 |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 Buick Encore
| 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 | ||
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 Buick Encore
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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 Ford Taurus
| 2006 Ford Taurus Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2006 | 4dr Sedan 153-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Seats are above average in comfort. see full Ford Taurus review |
| 2006 | 4dr Sedan 153-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Front seat room is above average. see full Ford Taurus review |
| 2005 | 4dr Wagon 153-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
We chose this wagon initially because it was the only sedan we could find that fit 2 carseats and an adult, or 3 carseats comfortably in the rear seat. Also, the two additional seats in the cargo area are nice if there are more kids along. see full Ford Taurus review |
| 2005 | 4dr Wagon 153-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Great for long drives, lots of little "smart" features. see full Ford Taurus review |
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