Model Year | 2013 | 2010 | |
Model | Buick Encore | Toyota Avalon | |
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Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 100.6 in | 111.0 in | -10.4 in |
Length | 168.4 in | 197.2 in | -28.8 in |
Width | 69.9 in | 72.8 in | -2.9 in |
Height | 65.2 in | 58.5 in | 6.7 in |
Curb Weight | 3190 lb. | 3495 lb. | -305 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.7 gal. | 18.5 gal. | -4.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.6 in | 38.8 in | 0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.1 in | 59.4 in | -5.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 51.7 in | 55.8 in | -4.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.8 in | 41.3 in | -0.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.8 in | 37.5 in | 1.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.5 in | 58.2 in | -5.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 50.1 in | 56.2 in | -6.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.7 in | 40.9 in | -5.2 in |
Total Legroom | 76.5 in (over 2 rows) | 82.2 in (over 2 rows) | -5.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 18.8 ft3 | 14.4 ft3 | 4.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 48.4 ft3 | 14.4 ft3 | 34 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 |
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2010 Toyota Avalon Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Heated seats are wonderful in winter. Dual zone heater/air conditioner a plus for driver/passenger comfort. Back-up camera is handy for checking what the mirrors don't pick up. Quiet, smooth engine/transmission. Comfortable seats are easily adjustable. Easy access and good leg-room in rear seats. see full Toyota Avalon review |
2011 | 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Heated seats are wonderful in winter. Dual zone heater/air conditioner a plus for driver/passenger comfort. Back-up camera is handy for checking what the mirrors don't pick up. Quiet, smooth engine/transmission. Comfortable seats are easily adjustable. Easy access and good leg-room in rear seats. see full Toyota Avalon review |
2010 Toyota Avalon Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Seats are too short. Toyota seats are generally not comfortable, but for a car in this price range I would have expected better. see full Toyota Avalon review |