Model Year | 2014 | 2009 | |
Model | Buick Encore | Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport | |
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Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch | |
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Wheelbase | 100.6 in | 103.1 in | -2.5 in |
Length | 168.4 in | 173.8 in | -5.4 in |
Width | 69.9 in | 68.5 in | 1.4 in |
Height | 65.2 in | 58.5 in | 6.7 in |
Curb Weight | 3190 lb. | 3075 lb. | 115 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.7 gal. | 16.9 gal. | -3.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.6 in | 40.3 in | -0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.1 in | 54.8 in | -0.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 51.7 in | 0.0 in | 51.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.8 in | 43.5 in | -2.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.8 in | 37.6 in | 1.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.5 in | 53.2 in | -0.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 50.1 in | 0.0 in | 50.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.7 in | 33.5 in | 2.2 in |
Total Legroom | 76.5 in (over 2 rows) | 77 in (over 2 rows) | -0.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 18.8 ft3 | 19.0 ft3 | -0.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 48.4 ft3 | 44.4 ft3 | 4 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2014 Buick Encore.
2009 Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Hatch turbocharged 224hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
The seats are bolstered in the right spots, firm and not mushy. see full Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport review |
2008 | 4dr Hatch 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
very spacious for a car in this category and much better than many luxury brands i.e. lexus is250 see full Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 224hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
The seats are relatively comfortable and the fabric is fair to good quality and feel. Definitely felt more comfortable to drive then a Lancer. see full Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport review |
2009 Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Hatch turbocharged 305hp 2.5L H4 6-speed manual AWD |
The car was too small to drive comfortably. see full Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport review |
2008 | 4dr Hatch turbocharged 305hp 2.5L H4 6-speed manual AWD |
My growing children could not ride comfortably for any length of time in this backseat. see full Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport review |
2008 | 4dr Hatch turbocharged 305hp 2.5L H4 6-speed manual AWD |
Too small to drive comfortably for long distances. see full Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport review |
2008 | 4dr Hatch turbocharged 305hp 2.5L H4 6-speed manual AWD |
My children did not fit comfortably. see full Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport review |
2008 | 4dr Hatch turbocharged 224hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
Small car, little room, nuff said. see full Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport review |