Model Year | 2014 | 2014 | |
Model | Buick Encore | Nissan Versa | |
Engine | turbocharged 1.4L I4 DOHC-4v 138 hp@4900 148 lb-ft@1850 |
1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 109 hp@6000 107 lb-ft@4400 |
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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 | 102.4 in | -1.8 in |
Length | 168.4 in | 175.4 in | -7 in |
Width | 69.9 in | 66.7 in | 3.2 in |
Height | 65.2 in | 59.6 in | 5.6 in |
Curb Weight | 3190 lb. | 2412 lb. | 778 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.7 gal. | 10.8 gal. | 2.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.6 in | 39.8 in | -0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.1 in | 51.7 in | 2.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 51.7 in | 48.1 in | 3.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.8 in | 41.8 in | -1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.8 in | 37.0 in | 1.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.5 in | 51.9 in | 0.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 50.1 in | 46.2 in | 3.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.7 in | 37.0 in | -1.3 in |
Total Legroom | 76.5 in (over 2 rows) | 78.8 in (over 2 rows) | -2.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 18.8 ft3 | 14.8 ft3 | 4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 48.4 ft3 | 14.8 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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2014 Nissan Versa Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2014 | 0 | I was expecting zero room in the back, but I sat in the backseat even with the drivers seat adjusted far back (I'm 5'11" but long legs and tend to adjust seats to the back end of their travel), I had reasonable legroom for a very compact car. The seat covering material was pleasant as well. see full Nissan Versa review |
2013 | 4dr Sedan 109-horsepower 1.6L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Even with the front seats slid all the way back, this car still has more room than almost any other car -- almost as much room as a BMW 780IL. see full Nissan Versa review |
2014 Nissan Versa Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 4dr Sedan 109-horsepower 1.6L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
When I bought the car, I laid the seat down all the way to make sure it would be comfortable enough to nap on. It is, but it's slightly more comfortable if the car is parked on an incline because the seat doesn't quite go down completely flat... although come to think of it I haven't tried raising the seat height with the lever then setting the seat back. Anyway, the passenger side doesn't have a seat height adjustment lever and it doesn't quite make a 180% flat angle either. see full Nissan Versa review |