Model Year | 2014 | 2011 | |
Model | Buick Encore | Jeep Wrangler | |
Engine | turbocharged 1.4L I4 DOHC-4v 138 hp@4900 148 lb-ft@1850 |
3.8L V6 OHV-2v 202 hp@5000 237 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 4-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | 4WD, part-time w/low range | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 100.6 in | 116.0 in | -15.4 in |
Length | 168.4 in | 184.4 in | -16 in |
Width | 69.9 in | 73.9 in | -4 in |
Height | 65.2 in | 72.3 in | -7.1 in |
Curb Weight | 3309 lb. | 4220 lb. | -911 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.7 gal. | 21.6 gal. | -7.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.6 in | 41.3 in | -1.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.1 in | 55.8 in | -1.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 51.7 in | 55.6 in | -3.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.8 in | 41.0 in | -0.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.8 in | 40.3 in | -1.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.5 in | 56.8 in | -4.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 50.1 in | 56.7 in | -6.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.7 in | 37.2 in | -1.5 in |
Total Legroom | 76.5 in (over 2 rows) | 78.2 in (over 2 rows) | -1.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 18.8 ft3 | 46.4 ft3 | -27.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 48.4 ft3 | 82.0 ft3 | -33.6 ft3 |
2014 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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2011 Jeep Wrangler Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 2dr SUV 285-horsepower 3.6L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range |
Even tho there are rear seats, I would never ride in back, too small back there. see full Jeep Wrangler review |
2011 | 4dr SUV 202-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range |
It has the ability to go back and forth but not tilt the base seat. Firm but not being able to adjust the angle (like electric 10 way) makes a difference for tall and full frame people. I will be looking to adjust angle asap. see full Jeep Wrangler review |