Model Year | 2009 | 2014 | |
Model | Ford Edge | Buick Encore | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 111.2 in | 100.6 in | 10.6 in |
Length | 185.7 in | 168.4 in | 17.3 in |
Width | 75.8 in | 69.9 in | 5.9 in |
Height | 67.2 in | 65.2 in | 2 in |
Curb Weight | 4073 lb. | 3190 lb. | 883 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.0 gal. | 13.7 gal. | 5.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 39.6 in | 0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.9 in | 54.1 in | 4.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.8 in | 51.7 in | 3.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.7 in | 40.8 in | -0.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.3 in | 38.8 in | 0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.8 in | 52.5 in | 6.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.3 in | 50.1 in | 6.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.6 in | 35.7 in | 3.9 in |
Total Legroom | 80.3 in (over 2 rows) | 76.5 in (over 2 rows) | 3.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 32.1 ft3 | 18.8 ft3 | 13.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 69.6 ft3 | 48.4 ft3 | 21.2 ft3 |
2009 Ford Edge Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 265-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
i have 2 teenagers who have complained regularly with other vehicles they have rode in in the last 6 months. see full Ford Edge review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 265-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
Spacious legroom and reclining seats. Fat center fold down armrest with cup holders and adjustable A/C vents are a nice touch. see full Ford Edge review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 265-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
Great for long trips. see full Ford Edge review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 265-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
Seats are very comfortable. Love the forward leaning front headrests. Great legroom as well. see full Ford Edge review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 265-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
Larger and more comfortable than any other offering in this segment. Class leading legroom and open feel. see full Ford Edge review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 265-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic AWD |
EXCELLENT ROOM IN THE REAR FOR LEGS AND STRETCHING OUT. see full Ford Edge review |
2009 Ford Edge Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr SUV 265-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
A little cramped see full Ford Edge review |
2010 | 4dr SUV 265-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
not much leg room see full Ford Edge 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2014 Buick Encore.