Jeep Wrangler (2009) vs. Buick Encore (2014) Specs

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2009 Jeep Wrangler and 2014 Buick Encore Specifications

Model Year	2009	2014
Model	Jeep Wrangler	Buick Encore
Engine	3.8L V6 OHV-2v 202 hp@5000 237 lb-ft@4000	turbocharged 1.4L I4 DOHC-4v 138 hp@4900 148 lb-ft@1850
Transmission	4-speed automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	RWD	AWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	116.0 in	100.6 in	15.4 in
Length	184.4 in	168.4 in	16 in
Width	73.9 in	69.9 in	4 in
Height	72.3 in	65.2 in	7.1 in
Curb Weight	4016 lb.	3309 lb.	707 lb.
Fuel Capacity	21.6 gal.	13.7 gal.	7.9 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	41.3 in	39.6 in	1.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	55.8 in	54.1 in	1.7 in
Hip Room, Row 1	55.6 in	51.7 in	3.9 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.0 in	40.8 in	0.2 in
Headroom, Row 2	40.3 in	38.8 in	1.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	56.8 in	52.5 in	4.3 in
Hip Room, Row 2	56.7 in	50.1 in	6.6 in
Legroom, Row 2	37.2 in	35.7 in	1.5 in
Total Legroom	78.2 in (over 2 rows)	76.5 in (over 2 rows)	1.7 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	46.4 ft³	18.8 ft³	27.6 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	82.0 ft³	48.4 ft³	33.6 ft³

2009 Jeep Wrangler Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2009	4dr SUV 202-horsepower 3.8L V6 6-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range	It is big enough that I can take three passengers in relative comfort, considering the type of vehicle that it is. see full Jeep Wrangler review
2008	4dr SUV 202-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range	extra two seats plus a cargo area make for a great family vehicle/ hauler see full Jeep Wrangler review

2009 Jeep Wrangler Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2008	4dr SUV 202-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range	The seats are not as comfortable as my trucks seats were. They are pretty basic but so is all of the interior of the Wrangler. It is made to get dirty, not look good or be comfortable. see full Jeep Wrangler review
2008	4dr SUV 202-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range	Not really comfortable for a long trip for an adult.... great for the dogs see full Jeep Wrangler 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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