Model Year | 2013 | 2006 | |
Model | Buick Encore | Hyundai Elantra | |
Engine | turbocharged 1.4L I4 DOHC-4v 138 hp@4900 148 lb-ft@1850 |
2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 138 hp@6000 136 lb-ft@4500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 4-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 100.6 in | 102.7 in | -2.1 in |
Length | 168.4 in | 177.9 in | -9.5 in |
Width | 69.9 in | 67.7 in | 2.2 in |
Height | 65.2 in | 56.1 in | 9.1 in |
Curb Weight | 3190 lb. | 2837 lb. | 353 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.7 gal. | 14.5 gal. | -0.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.6 in | 39.6 in | 0 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.1 in | 54.7 in | -0.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 51.7 in | 53.0 in | -1.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.8 in | 43.2 in | -2.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.8 in | 38.0 in | 0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.5 in | 53.5 in | -1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 50.1 in | 55.6 in | -5.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.7 in | 35.0 in | 0.7 in |
Total Legroom | 76.5 in (over 2 rows) | 78.2 in (over 2 rows) | -1.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 18.8 ft3 | 20.1 ft3 | -1.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 48.4 ft3 | 37.0 ft3 | 11.4 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2013 Buick Encore.
2006 Hyundai Elantra Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Can fit my two young children with their car seats and my teenage son has room to sit in the back and text for hours. More comfortable seats than my extended cab 1500. see full Hyundai Elantra review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Rear set has an upright feel, mor like a couch than most cars, esp GM products. see full Hyundai Elantra review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
I love the heated seats. Sitting in the seats for long drives is very comfortable. see full Hyundai Elantra review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Lots of leg room, even for a full size adult. see full Hyundai Elantra review |
2006 | 0 | I think the car is pretty comfortable for an average person. see full Hyundai Elantra review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
I find it to be very comfortable. The back seat lacks leg room for three people to fit comfortably. If an adult is in the front then the person behind has little leg room. see full Hyundai Elantra review |
2006 | 4dr Hatch 138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Fits four rugby players comfortably. see full Hyundai Elantra review |
2006 Hyundai Elantra Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Hard to fit a car seat back there. That should give you some idea. see full Hyundai Elantra review |