Kia Spectra (2007) vs. Buick Encore (2014) Specs

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2007 Kia Spectra and 2014 Buick Encore Specifications

Model Year	2007	2014
Model	Kia Spectra	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 Hatch	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	102.8 in	100.6 in	2.2 in
Length	171.3 in	168.4 in	2.9 in
Width	68.3 in	69.9 in	-1.6 in
Height	57.9 in	65.2 in	-7.3 in
Curb Weight	2910 lb.	3190 lb.	-280 lb.
Fuel Capacity	14.5 gal.	13.7 gal.	0.8 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	40.0 in	39.6 in	0.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	55.1 in	54.1 in	1 in
Hip Room, Row 1	52.4 in	51.7 in	0.7 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.8 in	40.8 in	2 in
Headroom, Row 2	38.8 in	38.8 in	0 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	53.9 in	52.5 in	1.4 in
Hip Room, Row 2	53.9 in	50.1 in	3.8 in
Legroom, Row 2	35.4 in	35.7 in	-0.3 in
Total Legroom	78.2 in (over 2 rows)	76.5 in (over 2 rows)	1.7 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	18.3 ft³	18.8 ft³	-0.5 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	52.8 ft³	48.4 ft³	4.4 ft³

2007 Kia Spectra Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2008	4dr Hatch 138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	Very comfortable for prolonged around-town driving, not bad for long trips. Could use adjustable lumbar support, but all other adjustments are very good. The non-sueded cloth is comfortable and durable. see full Kia Spectra 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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