Volkswagen New Beetle (2010) vs. Buick Encore (2014) Specs

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2010 Volkswagen New Beetle and 2014 Buick Encore Specifications

Model Year	2010	2014
Model	Volkswagen New Beetle	Buick Encore
Engine	2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 150 hp@5000 170 lb-ft@3750	turbocharged 1.4L I4 DOHC-4v 138 hp@4900 148 lb-ft@1850
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	AWD
Body	2dr Hatch	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	98.7 in	100.6 in	-1.9 in
Length	161.1 in	168.4 in	-7.3 in
Width	67.9 in	69.9 in	-2 in
Height	59.0 in	65.2 in	-6.2 in
Curb Weight	2965 lb.	3309 lb.	-344 lb.
Fuel Capacity	14.5 gal.	13.7 gal.	0.8 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	38.2 in	39.6 in	-1.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	52.8 in	54.1 in	-1.3 in
Hip Room, Row 1	0.0 in	51.7 in	-51.7 in
Legroom, Row 1	39.4 in	40.8 in	-1.4 in
Headroom, Row 2	36.7 in	38.8 in	-2.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	49.3 in	52.5 in	-3.2 in
Hip Room, Row 2	0.0 in	50.1 in	-50.1 in
Legroom, Row 2	33.5 in	35.7 in	-2.2 in
Total Legroom	72.9 in (over 2 rows)	76.5 in (over 2 rows)	-3.6 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	12.0 ft³	18.8 ft³	-6.8 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	27.2 ft³	48.4 ft³	-21.2 ft³

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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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