| Model Year | 2014 | 2022 | |
| Model | Chevrolet Cruze | Buick Encore | |
| Engine | 1.8L I4 DOHC-4v 138 hp@6300 123 lb-ft@3800 |
turbocharged 1.4L I4 DOHC-4v 155 hp@5600 177 lb-ft@2000 |
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| 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 | 65.3 in | -7.2 in |
| Curb Weight | 3102 lb. | 3237 lb. | -135 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.6 gal. | 14.0 gal. | 1.6 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 | 42.3 in | 40.8 in | 1.5 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 37.9 in | 38.8 in | -0.9 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.9 in | 52.6 in | 1.3 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.4 in | 50.1 in | 2.3 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 35.4 in | 35.8 in | -0.4 in |
| Total Legroom | 77.7 in (over 2 rows) | 76.6 in (over 2 rows) | 1.1 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.0 ft3 | 18.8 ft3 | -3.8 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 15.0 ft3 | 48.4 ft3 | -33.4 ft3 |
| 2014 Chevrolet Cruze Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| The Cruze's rear seat is among the tightest in a compact sedan, and the diesel engine doesn't affect this. Though rear seat headroom is abundant, adults will feel a bit cramped even behind a driver of average height. The Jetta's rear seat has a little less headroom but far more legroom. So the best option depends on whether your rear seat passengers have long legs or long torsos. see full Chevrolet Cruze review | ||
| 2014 Chevrolet Cruze Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2013 | 4dr Sedan 138-horsepower 1.8L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
Rear seat legroom is a bit tight with the front seats fully back. see full Chevrolet Cruze review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2022 Buick Encore.