Ford Focus (2007) vs. Buick Encore (2014) Specs

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2007 Ford Focus and 2014 Buick Encore Specifications

Model Year	2007	2014
Model	Ford Focus	Buick Encore
Engine	2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 136 hp@6000 133 lb-ft@4500	turbocharged 1.4L I4 DOHC-4v 138 hp@4900 148 lb-ft@1850
Transmission	4-speed automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	AWD
Body	4dr Wagon	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	102.9 in	100.6 in	2.3 in
Length	178.4 in	168.4 in	10 in
Width	66.7 in	69.9 in	-3.2 in
Height	59.5 in	65.2 in	-5.7 in
Curb Weight	2805 lb.	3309 lb.	-504 lb.
Fuel Capacity	14.0 gal.	13.7 gal.	0.3 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.1 in	39.6 in	-0.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	53.5 in	54.1 in	-0.6 in
Hip Room, Row 1	49.4 in	51.7 in	-2.3 in
Legroom, Row 1	40.7 in	40.8 in	-0.1 in
Headroom, Row 2	39.8 in	38.8 in	1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	53.6 in	52.5 in	1.1 in
Hip Room, Row 2	50.9 in	50.1 in	0.8 in
Legroom, Row 2	37.6 in	35.7 in	1.9 in
Total Legroom	78.3 in (over 2 rows)	76.5 in (over 2 rows)	1.8 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	35.2 ft³	18.8 ft³	16.4 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	73.1 ft³	48.4 ft³	24.7 ft³

2007 Ford Focus Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2007	4dr Hatch 136-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	It was a pleasant surprise when we discovered how comfortable the front seats were for long road trips. They are contoured enough so I can lay the seat back, with a small pillow and take a nice long nap. This is probably highly subjective, but for us, the car seats have been just what we wanted. see full Ford Focus review
2007	2dr Hatch 136-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD	The front seat has more room than one would expect. I have yet to encounter someone who has not fit inside comfortably, despite their size. Being over 6ft tall, I drive daily without feeling cramped or enclosed. see full Ford Focus review
2007	4dr Wagon 136-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD	The first-generation Focus has great seats -- cushy, well-bolstered, and high off the floor. see full Ford Focus review
2007	2dr Hatch 136-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	Lots of room for a big guy like me. see full Ford Focus review
2007	2dr Hatch 136-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	Can drive for long distances without succuming to fatigue. see full Ford Focus review
2007	4dr Sedan 136-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD	Ample room. see full Ford Focus review
2006	2dr Hatch 136-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD	Regular sized adults can fit in the back seat without too many problems. see full Ford Focus review

2007 Ford Focus Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2007	4dr Sedan 151-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD	Another two inches of legroom sure would be nice. see full Ford Focus review
2007	4dr Sedan 151-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD	Very average for its class. Not a place for grownups for long. see full Ford Focus review
2007	2dr Hatch 136-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD	Not the best, but ok for a 2 door hatch. see full Ford Focus review
2006	2dr Hatch 136-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD	Short seat track makes it tight for tall drivers and there is no "dead pedal" to rest your left foot on. see full Ford Focus 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

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