Chevrolet Cruze (2011) vs. Buick Encore (2014) Specs

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2011 Chevrolet Cruze and 2014 Buick Encore Specifications

Model Year	2011	2014
Model	Chevrolet Cruze	Buick Encore
Engine	1.8L I4 DOHC-4v 136 hp@6300 123 lb-ft@3800	turbocharged 1.4L I4 DOHC-4v 138 hp@4900 148 lb-ft@1850
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	105.7 in	100.6 in	5.1 in
Length	181.0 in	168.4 in	12.6 in
Width	70.7 in	69.9 in	0.8 in
Height	58.1 in	65.2 in	-7.1 in
Curb Weight	3102 lb.	3190 lb.	-88 lb.
Fuel Capacity	15.6 gal.	13.7 gal.	1.9 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.3 in	39.6 in	-0.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	54.8 in	54.1 in	0.7 in
Hip Room, Row 1	53.0 in	51.7 in	1.3 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.2 in	40.8 in	1.4 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.9 in	38.8 in	-0.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	53.9 in	52.5 in	1.4 in
Hip Room, Row 2	52.4 in	50.1 in	2.3 in
Legroom, Row 2	35.4 in	35.7 in	-0.3 in
Total Legroom	77.6 in (over 2 rows)	76.5 in (over 2 rows)	1.1 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	15.4 ft³	18.8 ft³	-3.4 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	15.4 ft³	48.4 ft³	-33 ft³

2011 Chevrolet Cruze Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2012	4dr Sedan turbocharged 138hp 1.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Unfortunately there is no leg room in the rear of the car when the front seats are a particular distant from the dashboard. So either all the people when riding in this car need to be small people like no more then 5 foot?! or you can only have two 6 foot people in it at a time. needs serious improvements there! see full Chevrolet Cruze review

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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