Ford Expedition (2008) vs. Buick Encore (2013) Specs

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2008 Ford Expedition and 2013 Buick Encore Specifications

Model Year	2008	2013
Model	Ford Expedition	Buick Encore
Engine	5.4L V8 OHC-3v 300 hp@5000 365 lb-ft@3750	turbocharged 1.4L I4 DOHC-4v 138 hp@4900 148 lb-ft@1850
Transmission	6-speed automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	RWD	AWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	119.0 in	100.6 in	18.4 in
Length	206.5 in	168.4 in	38.1 in
Width	78.8 in	69.9 in	8.9 in
Height	77.2 in	65.2 in	12 in
Curb Weight	5578 lb.	3309 lb.	2269 lb.
Fuel Capacity	28.0 gal.	13.7 gal.	14.3 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.6 in	39.6 in	0 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	63.2 in	54.1 in	9.1 in
Hip Room, Row 1	60.2 in	51.7 in	8.5 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.1 in	40.8 in	0.3 in
Headroom, Row 2	39.8 in	38.8 in	1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	63.7 in	52.5 in	11.2 in
Hip Room, Row 2	59.9 in	50.1 in	9.8 in
Legroom, Row 2	39.1 in	35.7 in	3.4 in
Headroom, Row 3	38.3 in	0.0 in	38.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3	51.9 in	0.0 in	51.9 in
Hip Room, Row 3	50.2 in	0.0 in	50.2 in
Legroom, Row 3	37.7 in	0.0 in	37.7 in
Total Legroom	117.9 in (over 3 rows)	76.5 in (over 2 rows)	41.4 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	18.6 ft³	18.8 ft³	-0.2 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	55.0 ft³	18.8	36.2 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	108.3 ft³	48.4 ft³	59.9 ft³

2008 Ford Expedition Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2007	4dr SUV 300-horsepower 5.4L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range	Plenty of leg room in 2nd and 3rd row. see full Ford Expedition review
2007	4dr SUV 300-horsepower 5.4L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range	room to get comfortable on long trips; e-z access to coffee, my phone, my wallet; birds-eye view of the road see full Ford Expedition review
2007	4dr SUV 300-horsepower 5.4L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range	Like sitting in your favorite easy chair in your living room. see full Ford Expedition review
2007	4dr SUV 300-horsepower 5.4L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range	Plenty of space for larger people and lots of space between front passenger and driver. see full Ford Expedition review
2007	4dr SUV 300-horsepower 5.4L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range	Can fit two adults and a car seat in the second row seat. Third row is just as comfortable. see full Ford Expedition review

2008 Ford Expedition Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2007	4dr SUV, ext. 300-horsepower 5.4L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range	Hard and flat. see full Ford Expedition review

2013 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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