Toyota Matrix (2012) vs. Buick Encore (2014) Specs

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2012 Toyota Matrix and 2014 Buick Encore Specifications

Model Year	2012	2014
Model	Toyota Matrix	Buick Encore
Engine	2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 158 hp@6000 162 lb-ft@4000	turbocharged 1.4L I4 DOHC-4v 138 hp@4900 148 lb-ft@1850
Transmission	4-speed automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Body	4dr Hatch	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	102.4 in	100.6 in	1.8 in
Length	171.9 in	168.4 in	3.5 in
Width	69.5 in	69.9 in	-0.4 in
Height	61.4 in	65.2 in	-3.8 in
Curb Weight	3360 lb.	3309 lb.	51 lb.
Fuel Capacity	13.2 gal.	13.7 gal.	-0.5 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	40.5 in	39.6 in	0.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	53.3 in	54.1 in	-0.8 in
Hip Room, Row 1	52.3 in	51.7 in	0.6 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.6 in	40.8 in	0.8 in
Headroom, Row 2	39.3 in	38.8 in	0.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	52.6 in	52.5 in	0.1 in
Hip Room, Row 2	43.7 in	50.1 in	-6.4 in
Legroom, Row 2	36.2 in	35.7 in	0.5 in
Total Legroom	77.8 in (over 2 rows)	76.5 in (over 2 rows)	1.3 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	19.8 ft³	18.8 ft³	1 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	61.5 ft³	48.4 ft³	13.1 ft³

2012 Toyota Matrix Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2011	4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic AWD	front seat for a tall large guy is terrible this is why i got a BMW instead 2 years ago, my wife is using the Toyota see full Toyota Matrix review

2012 Toyota Matrix Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2011	4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic AWD	The front seat is not rally confortable for a big 6foot 300 pound guy. I have long torso and some time get back pain in the middle after long driving... see full Toyota Matrix review
2011	4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic AWD	front seat are horrible for an "high end" class (XRS) car ... I considered getting rid of the car due to back pain, but my wife is using it now, I got a BMW see full Toyota Matrix 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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