| Model Year | 2015 | 2011 | |
| Model | Buick Encore | Ford Transit Connect | |
| Engine | turbocharged 1.4L I4 DOHC-4v 103 kW@4900 201 Nm@1850 |
2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 101 kW@6300 174 Nm@4750 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 4-speed automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Minivan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 2,555 mm | 2,911 mm | 0 mm |
| Length | 4,277 mm | 4,590 mm | 0 mm |
| Width | 1,775 mm | 1,796 mm | 0 mm |
| Height | 1,656 mm | 2,014 mm | -1 mm |
| Curb Weight | 1,447 kg | 1,554 kg | 0 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 52 L | 58 L | -6 L |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 1,006 mm | 1,298 mm | 0 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,374 mm | 1,382 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,313 mm | 1,290 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 1,036 mm | 1,029 mm | 0 mm |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 986 mm | 1,283 mm | 985 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,334 mm | 1,514 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,273 mm | 1,519 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 907 mm | 978 mm | -71 mm |
| Total Legroom | 1,943 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,007 mm (over 2 rows) | -1 mm |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 532 L | 2,212 L | 530 L |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,371 L | 3,831 L | -2 L |
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 2011 Ford Transit Connect.