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 |
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Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,611 mm | 2,555 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,351 mm | 4,277 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,735 mm | 1,775 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,471 mm | 1,656 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,320 kg | 1,447 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 55 L | 52 L | 3 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,016 mm | 1,006 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,400 mm | 1,374 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,331 mm | 1,313 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,087 mm | 1,036 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 986 mm | 986 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,369 mm | 1,334 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,369 mm | 1,273 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 899 mm | 907 mm | -8 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,986 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,943 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 518 L | 532 L | -14 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,495 L | 1,371 L | 0 L |
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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