Model Year | 2009 | 2017 | |
Model | Saturn AURA | Buick Encore | |
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Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.3 in | 100.6 in | 11.7 in |
Length | 190.9 in | 168.4 in | 22.5 in |
Width | 70.3 in | 69.9 in | 0.4 in |
Height | 57.6 in | 65.3 in | -7.7 in |
Curb Weight | 3578 lb. | 3237 lb. | 341 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.0 gal. | 14.0 gal. | 2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.4 in | 39.6 in | -0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.9 in | 54.1 in | 1.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.0 in | 51.7 in | 1.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.2 in | 40.8 in | 1.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.4 in | 38.8 in | -1.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.0 in | 52.6 in | 1.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.2 in | 50.1 in | 2.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 35.8 in | 1.8 in |
Total Legroom | 79.8 in (over 2 rows) | 76.6 in (over 2 rows) | 3.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.9 ft3 | 18.8 ft3 | -3.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 14.9 ft3 | 48.4 ft3 | -33.5 ft3 |
2009 Saturn AURA Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Comfortable for tall people. Lots of front seat legroom and headroom. Telescopic steering. Centre armrest adjusts nicely, I can drive with both elbows resting and still hold steering wheel. see full Saturn AURA review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 219-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
The seats fit me well and I find I can drive for hours without discomfort. see full Saturn AURA review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 252-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Tilt/telescoping. Power and heated. They hold you in place in curves better than a sedan usually does. see full Saturn AURA review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2017 Buick Encore.