Model Year | 2013 | 2014 | |
Model | Ford C-MAX | Buick Encore | |
Engine | 2.0L I4 Hybrid DOHC-4v 141 hp@6000 129 lb-ft@4000 |
turbocharged 1.4L I4 DOHC-4v 138 hp@4900 148 lb-ft@1850 |
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Transmission | CVT | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,649 mm | 2,555 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,409 mm | 4,277 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,829 mm | 1,775 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,623 mm | 1,656 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,636 kg | 1,447 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 51 L | 52 L | -1 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,041 mm | 1,006 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,420 mm | 1,374 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,379 mm | 1,313 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,026 mm | 1,036 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,001 mm | 986 mm | -985 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,402 mm | 1,334 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,318 mm | 1,273 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 927 mm | 907 mm | 20 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,953 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,943 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 694 L | 532 L | 162 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,489 L | 1,371 L | 0 L |
2013 Ford C-MAX Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
There's plenty of space for adults in the back seat of the C-MAX. But the seat is mounted too low to provide thigh support, and between this and the angle of the floor I could find no comfortable way to position my legs and feet. There's a huge amount of headroom, so this was not the limiting factor. Instead, the seat seems to be so low to enable a flat floor when it is folded without requiring that the seat bottom be folded separately from the seat back. Combine the low seat with a high beltline (bottom of the side windows), and children can't see out well. see full Ford C-MAX review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2013 Ford C-MAX.
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.