Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport (2006) vs. Buick Encore (2013) Specs

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2006 Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport and 2013 Buick Encore Specifications

Model Year	2006	2013
Model	Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport	Buick Encore
Engine
Transmission
Drivetrain
Body	4dr Wagon	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	99.4 in	100.6 in	-1.2 in
Length	175.4 in	168.4 in	7 in
Width	66.7 in	69.9 in	-3.2 in
Height	58.5 in	65.2 in	-6.7 in
Curb Weight	3071 lb.	3190 lb.	-119 lb.
Fuel Capacity	15.9 gal.	13.7 gal.	2.2 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.7 in	39.6 in	0.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	52.7 in	54.1 in	-1.4 in
Hip Room, Row 1	53.3 in	51.7 in	1.6 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.9 in	40.8 in	2.1 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.3 in	38.8 in	-1.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	52.9 in	52.5 in	0.4 in
Hip Room, Row 2	51.7 in	50.1 in	1.6 in
Legroom, Row 2	33.7 in	35.7 in	-2 in
Total Legroom	76.6 in (over 2 rows)	76.5 in (over 2 rows)	0.1 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	27.9 ft³	18.8 ft³	9.1 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	61.6 ft³	48.4 ft³	13.2 ft³

2006 Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2006	4dr Wagon 173-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD	Body hugging front seats see full Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport review

2006 Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2007	4dr Sedan 173-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD	I know it is a smaller sedan, but even with the front seats shoved up to that your knees are in the dashboard, that leaves just enough room for an average human in back. Under normal front seat conditions, crushed knees in back. see full Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport review
2006	4dr Sedan turbocharged 230hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD	Seats are very large and not built for comfort for a thinner person. see full Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport review
2006	4dr Wagon turbocharged 230hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD	The rear seat leg room is too small for American sized adults. A little more room would have made this car a lot more livable when family comes to town. This may be THE reason why I upgrade to a midsize car once this car dies. see full Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport review

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

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