Nissan Versa (2010) vs. Buick Encore (2014) Specs

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2010 Nissan Versa and 2014 Buick Encore Specifications

Model Year	2010	2014
Model	Nissan Versa	Buick Encore
Engine	1.8L I4 DOHC-4v 122 hp@5200 127 lb-ft@4800	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	102.4 in	100.6 in	1.8 in
Length	169.1 in	168.4 in	0.7 in
Width	66.7 in	69.9 in	-3.2 in
Height	60.4 in	65.2 in	-4.8 in
Curb Weight	2751 lb.	3190 lb.	-439 lb.
Fuel Capacity	13.2 gal.	13.7 gal.	-0.5 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	40.6 in	39.6 in	1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	53.5 in	54.1 in	-0.6 in
Hip Room, Row 1	48.8 in	51.7 in	-2.9 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.4 in	40.8 in	0.6 in
Headroom, Row 2	38.3 in	38.8 in	-0.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	50.7 in	52.5 in	-1.8 in
Hip Room, Row 2	47.2 in	50.1 in	-2.9 in
Legroom, Row 2	38.0 in	35.7 in	2.3 in
Total Legroom	79.4 in (over 2 rows)	76.5 in (over 2 rows)	2.9 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	17.8 ft³	18.8 ft³	-1 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	50.4 ft³	48.4 ft³	2 ft³

2010 Nissan Versa Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2011	4dr Hatch 122-horsepower 1.8L I4 6-speed manual FWD	The seats were ample, and well supported. In my last two cars (a Corolla and a Legacy) I needed a lumbar cushion, but not in the Versa. The seat bottoms also supported my thighs for enough of their length for comfort. see full Nissan Versa review
2009	4dr Hatch 122-horsepower 1.8L I4 CVT FWD	No back ache.. see full Nissan Versa review
2009	4dr Sedan 122-horsepower 1.8L I4 6-speed manual FWD	HUGE rear seat leg room for kids see full Nissan Versa review
2009	4dr Hatch 122-horsepower 1.8L I4 CVT FWD	Good comfortable seats using quality materials. see full Nissan Versa review
2009	4dr Hatch 122-horsepower 1.8L I4 CVT FWD	Plenty of room for 4 tall adults see full Nissan Versa review

2010 Nissan Versa Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2009	4dr Hatch 122-horsepower 1.8L I4 6-speed manual FWD	The front seats lumbar support are uncomfortable. The back seats are a lot better, they feel really comfortable to sit or take a nap in. see full Nissan Versa 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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