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2008 Mini Hardtop and 2013 Buick Encore Specifications
| Model Year | 2008 | 2013 | |
| Model | Mini Hardtop | Buick Encore | |
| Engine | |||
| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 2dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 97.1 in | 100.6 in | -3.5 in |
| Length | 145.6 in | 168.4 in | -22.8 in |
| Width | 66.3 in | 69.9 in | -3.6 in |
| Height | 55.4 in | 65.2 in | -9.8 in |
| Curb Weight | 2546 lb. | 3190 lb. | -644 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 11.0 gal. | 13.7 gal. | -2.7 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 38.8 in | 39.6 in | -0.8 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 50.3 in | 54.1 in | -3.8 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 51.7 in | -51.7 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in | 40.8 in | 0.6 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 38.8 in | -1.2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 44.7 in | 52.5 in | -7.8 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 50.1 in | -50.1 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 29.9 in | 35.7 in | -5.8 in |
| Total Legroom | 71.3 in (over 2 rows) | 76.5 in (over 2 rows) | -5.2 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 5.7 ft3 | 18.8 ft3 | -13.1 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 24.0 ft3 | 48.4 ft3 | -24.4 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Mini Hardtop
| 2008 Mini Hardtop Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2009 | 2dr Hatch 118-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
nevr a backache, I am a six footer that arrives refreshed and never feel cramped. see full Mini Hardtop review |
| 2009 | 2dr Hatch 118-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
heated seats, great driving position, great visability see full Mini Hardtop review |
| 2008 Mini Hardtop Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2009 | 2dr Hatch turbocharged 172hp 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
I drove a John Cooperworks MINI and I found the front seat to be incredibly flat and unsupportive. It was the complete opposite of the GTI seats, and a big part of why I purchased the GTI instead see full Mini Hardtop review |
| 2009 | 2dr Hatch turbocharged 172hp 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
There is no room for anyone other than a child see full Mini Hardtop review |
| 2009 | 2dr Hatch turbocharged 172hp 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
Smallish seats made the front feel kinda cheap. The middle armrest was also a very hard plastic, but the door was slightly softer plastic. see full Mini Hardtop review |
| 2009 | 2dr Hatch turbocharged 172hp 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
Despite being a hatchback, not a lot of headroom in the back, almost as same as the Mustang. Seats were more upright and headrest should have been integrated into seatbacks; rather, it was mostly a nuisance. see full Mini Hardtop review |
| 2008 | 2dr Hatch turbocharged 172hp 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
too small for adults see full Mini Hardtop review |
| 2008 | 2dr Hatch 118-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The roof line is so low that tall people do not fit. When I tested the car my head was touching the roofliner. see full Mini Hardtop review |
| 2007 | 2dr Hatch turbocharged 172hp 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Its small, but not as small inside as you might think. see full Mini Hardtop review |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 Buick Encore
| 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 | ||
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 Buick Encore
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