Kia Rio (2018) vs. Buick Encore (2014) Specs

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2018 Kia Rio and 2014 Buick Encore Specifications

Model Year	2018	2014
Model	Kia Rio	Buick Encore
Engine	1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 130 hp@6300 119 lb-ft@4850	turbocharged 1.4L I4 DOHC-4v 138 hp@4900 148 lb-ft@1850
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	AWD
Body	4dr Hatch	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	101.6 in	100.6 in	1 in
Length	160.0 in	168.4 in	-8.4 in
Width	67.9 in	69.9 in	-2 in
Height	57.1 in	65.2 in	-8.1 in
Curb Weight	2714 lb.	3309 lb.	-595 lb.
Fuel Capacity	11.9 gal.	13.7 gal.	-1.8 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	38.9 in	39.6 in	-0.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	54.1 in	54.1 in	0 in
Hip Room, Row 1	52.9 in	51.7 in	1.2 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.1 in	40.8 in	1.3 in
Headroom, Row 2	38.0 in	38.8 in	-0.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	53.3 in	52.5 in	0.8 in
Hip Room, Row 2	52.4 in	50.1 in	2.3 in
Legroom, Row 2	33.5 in	35.7 in	-2.2 in
Total Legroom	75.6 in (over 2 rows)	76.5 in (over 2 rows)	-0.9 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	17.4 ft³	18.8 ft³	-1.4 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	32.8 ft³	48.4 ft³	-15.6 ft³

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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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