Hyundai Elantra (2010) vs. Buick Encore (2013) Specs

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2010 Hyundai Elantra and 2013 Buick Encore Specifications

Model Year	2010	2013
Model	Hyundai Elantra	Buick Encore
Engine	2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 138 hp@6000 136 lb-ft@4600	turbocharged 1.4L I4 DOHC-4v 138 hp@4900 148 lb-ft@1850
Transmission	4-speed automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	104.3 in	100.6 in	3.7 in
Length	177.4 in	168.4 in	9 in
Width	69.9 in	69.9 in	0 in
Height	58.3 in	65.2 in	-6.9 in
Curb Weight	2747 lb.	3190 lb.	-443 lb.
Fuel Capacity	14.0 gal.	13.7 gal.	0.3 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	40.0 in	39.6 in	0.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	55.6 in	54.1 in	1.5 in
Hip Room, Row 1	54.2 in	51.7 in	2.5 in
Legroom, Row 1	43.5 in	40.8 in	2.7 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.6 in	38.8 in	-1.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	55.1 in	52.5 in	2.6 in
Hip Room, Row 2	54.0 in	50.1 in	3.9 in
Legroom, Row 2	35.0 in	35.7 in	-0.7 in
Total Legroom	78.5 in (over 2 rows)	76.5 in (over 2 rows)	2 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	14.2 ft³	18.8 ft³	-4.6 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	14.2 ft³	48.4 ft³	-34.2 ft³

2010 Hyundai Elantra Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2009	4dr Sedan 138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	Fne for up to 6-3 height. Seat are comforatable overall but should have lumbar adjustment see full Hyundai Elantra review
2009	4dr Sedan 138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	Aequate for 3 slender adults, or two medium build same height IF from passengers are under 5-11, 6-3 fits in rear. see full Hyundai Elantra review
2009	4dr Sedan 138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	Comfortable ride position, good height and visibility. see full Hyundai Elantra review
2009	4dr Sedan 138-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD	The rear seats sit tall so there is a lot of leg room. Once again this does not seem like an econobox see full Hyundai Elantra review

2010 Hyundai Elantra Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2011	4dr Sedan 148-horsepower 1.8L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	impossible for me to check rear when reversing. headrests are too big. see full Hyundai Elantra 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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