Hyundai Elantra GT (2013) vs. Buick Encore (2014) Specs

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2013 Hyundai Elantra GT and 2014 Buick Encore Specifications

Model Year	2013	2014
Model	Hyundai Elantra GT	Buick Encore
Engine	1.8L I4 DOHC-4v 148 hp@6500 131 lb-ft@4700	turbocharged 1.4L I4 DOHC-4v 138 hp@4900 148 lb-ft@1850
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr Hatch	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	104.3 in	100.6 in	3.7 in
Length	169.3 in	168.4 in	0.9 in
Width	70.1 in	69.9 in	0.2 in
Height	57.9 in	65.2 in	-7.3 in
Curb Weight	2784 lb.	3190 lb.	-406 lb.
Fuel Capacity	14.0 gal.	13.7 gal.	0.3 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	40.1 in	39.6 in	0.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	55.9 in	54.1 in	1.8 in
Hip Room, Row 1	53.1 in	51.7 in	1.4 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.0 in	40.8 in	1.2 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.9 in	38.8 in	-0.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	54.9 in	52.5 in	2.4 in
Hip Room, Row 2	51.0 in	50.1 in	0.9 in
Legroom, Row 2	34.6 in	35.7 in	-1.1 in
Total Legroom	76.6 in (over 2 rows)	76.5 in (over 2 rows)	0.1 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	23.0 ft³	18.8 ft³	4.2 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	51.0 ft³	48.4 ft³	2.6 ft³

2013 Hyundai Elantra GT Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Comment
2014	Like the Elantra Touring which it replaced, the Elantra GT shares few if any visible parts with the Elantra coupe and sedan. Instead, both cars are essentially the European-market Hyundai i30 rebadged and slightly retuned for North American consumption. In Europe, the i30 is offered in two lengths, a hatch and an estate (the Queen's English for "wagon"). With the Elantra Touring, we got the estate. Perhaps because not enough people bought an Elantra Touring, Hyundai decided we'd readily trade functionality for styling. So with the Elantra GT we get the hatchback. While adults no longer have room to stretch, the Elantra GT's rear seat remains roomier than those in the Mazda3 and Ford Focus, but can't quite match the Kia Forte5's interior dimensions. Actually, Mazda claims more rear legroom in its car, but this particular spec seems well out of sync with reality. Even if this wasn't the case, specs aren't everything. Owing to a healthy height off the floor, the Hyundai's rear seat might be the most comfortable in the segment (unless you're tall enough to require more than the modest amount of headroom). A bonus for rear-seat passengers: the Tech Package includes the segment's only panoramic sunroof. see full Hyundai Elantra GT review

2013 Hyundai Elantra GT Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2013	4dr Hatch 148-horsepower 1.8L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Room enough for up to 6 foot adults. see full Hyundai Elantra GT review
2013	4dr Hatch 148-horsepower 1.8L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	A comfortable ride. We drove over 500 miles each way on spring break and had no complaints. see full Hyundai Elantra GT review
2013	4dr Hatch 148-horsepower 1.8L I4 6-speed manual FWD	Coming from a Volvo the seats are firm in comparison. They aren't the hard pans Honda seems to favor though with good side bolsters, quality cloth that should wear well and decent lumbar support(not adjustable in base). Headrests are adjustable for vertical movement but not forward or back. Driving & Visibility see full Hyundai Elantra GT 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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