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2016 Chevrolet Cruze and 2014 Buick Encore Specifications
| Model Year | 2016 | 2014 | |
| Model | Chevrolet Cruze | Buick Encore | |
| Engine | turbocharged 1.4L I4 DOHC-4v 153 hp@5600 177 lb-ft@2000 |
turbocharged 1.4L I4 DOHC-4v 138 hp@4900 148 lb-ft@1850 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 100.6 in | 5.7 in |
| Length | 183.7 in | 168.4 in | 15.3 in |
| Width | 70.5 in | 69.9 in | 0.6 in |
| Height | 57.4 in | 65.2 in | -7.8 in |
| Curb Weight | 2870 lb. | 3190 lb. | -320 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 13.7 gal. | 13.7 gal. | 0 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 38.9 in | 39.6 in | -0.7 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.9 in | 54.1 in | 0.8 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.2 in | 51.7 in | 1.5 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 42.0 in | 40.8 in | 1.2 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 37.3 in | 38.8 in | -1.5 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.2 in | 52.5 in | 0.7 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 51.9 in | 50.1 in | 1.8 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 36.1 in | 35.7 in | 0.4 in |
| Total Legroom | 78.1 in (over 2 rows) | 76.5 in (over 2 rows) | 1.6 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.8 ft3 | 18.8 ft3 | -4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 14.8 ft3 | 48.4 ft3 | -33.6 ft3 |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2016 Chevrolet Cruze
| 2016 Chevrolet Cruze Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| 2016 | The old Chevrolet Cruze, like the Ford Focus, had a rear seat on the tight side even by compact sedan standards. According to the specs, the new one has only gained a few tenths of legroom. But the improvement feels much larger. Chevrolet claims that rear knee room (not a standard spec) has increased by two inches, and this aligns much better with my perceptions. Some competitors, including the Honda Civic, continue to offer more rear seat space. But the new Cruze's back seat could be the most comfortable in the class for two average-sized men. With a position well above the floor, the rear seat cushion provides much better thigh support than the typical sedan, much less the typical compact sedan. The Civic has a lower rear cushion and insufficient foot space under its front seats, squandering its on-paper legroom advantage. Up front the Cruze has comfortable seats (though, like those in the Civic, without adjustable lumbar support) but shoulder room typical of a compact car. The Civic has two more inches of shoulder room and feels more like a midsize sedan in the front seat. Both cars have good driving positions with reasonably compact instrument panels. In L and LS trim, the new Cruze has a 14.9-cubic-foot trunk, nearly identical to that of the new Civic and about as large as you'll find in the class. But the LT and Premier have a compact spare tire that reduces cargo volume to 13.6 cubic feet. Still pretty good. Next year both cars will also be available as hatchbacks. see full Chevrolet Cruze review | |
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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Buick Encore
| 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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