Model Year | 2014 | 2006 | |
Model | Buick Encore | Subaru Legacy | |
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Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Wagon | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 100.6 in | 105.1 in | -4.5 in |
Length | 168.4 in | 188.7 in | -20.3 in |
Width | 69.9 in | 68.1 in | 1.8 in |
Height | 65.2 in | 58.1 in | 7.1 in |
Curb Weight | 3190 lb. | 3375 lb. | -185 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.7 gal. | 16.9 gal. | -3.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.6 in | 40.5 in | -0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.1 in | 54.4 in | -0.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 51.7 in | 51.0 in | 0.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.8 in | 44.1 in | -3.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.8 in | 39.1 in | -0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.5 in | 53.7 in | -1.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 50.1 in | 52.6 in | -2.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.7 in | 33.9 in | 1.8 in |
Total Legroom | 76.5 in (over 2 rows) | 78 in (over 2 rows) | -1.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 18.8 ft3 | 33.5 ft3 | -14.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 48.4 ft3 | 66.2 ft3 | -17.8 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.
2006 Subaru Legacy Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2005 | 4dr Wagon turbocharged 250hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
I have a hard time fitting into most cars due to headroom issues. Wagon without sunroof fits me perfectly. see full Subaru Legacy review |
2005 | 4dr Wagon 168-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Very comfortable seats and the heating soothes the sore back see full Subaru Legacy review |
2005 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 250hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
I’ve driven this car on 8+ hour road trips before and it’s very comfortable on long trips. see full Subaru Legacy review |
2006 Subaru Legacy Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 243hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
Many passengers have complained about the lack of leg room in the front passenger well. see full Subaru Legacy review |
2005 | 4dr Wagon turbocharged 250hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
It is tiny. see full Subaru Legacy review |
2005 | 4dr Wagon turbocharged 250hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
Passengers have complained that their legs get a little pinched in the rear seat. I tell them to stop being so tall. see full Subaru Legacy review |
2005 | 4dr Wagon turbocharged 250hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
Admittedly, the Legacy is a small-ish vehicle. My back seat passengers report being comfortable, but snug. see full Subaru Legacy review |
2005 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 250hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
There just isn’t much rear leg room. see full Subaru Legacy review |