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Volkswagen Tiguan (2014) vs. Buick Encore (2014) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2014 Volkswagen Tiguan and 2014 Buick Encore specs.

2014 Volkswagen Tiguan and 2014 Buick Encore Specifications

Model Year 2014 2014  
Model Volkswagen Tiguan Buick Encore  
Engine  
Transmission  
Drivetrain  
Body 4dr SUV 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 102.5 in 100.6 in 1.9 in
Length 174.5 in 168.4 in 6.1 in
Width 71.2 in 69.9 in 1.3 in
Height 65.6 in 65.2 in 0.4 in
Curb Weight 3393 lb. 3190 lb. 203 lb.
Fuel Capacity 16.8 gal. 13.7 gal. 3.1 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 39.1 in 39.6 in -0.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 56.2 in 54.1 in 2.1 in
Hip Room, Row 1 0.0 in 51.7 in -51.7 in
Legroom, Row 1 40.1 in 40.8 in -0.7 in
Headroom, Row 2 39.0 in 38.8 in 0.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 55.0 in 52.5 in 2.5 in
Hip Room, Row 2 0.0 in 50.1 in -50.1 in
Legroom, Row 2 35.8 in 35.7 in 0.1 in
Total Legroom 75.9 in (over 2 rows) 76.5 in (over 2 rows) -0.6 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 23.8 ft3 18.8 ft3 5 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 56.1 ft3 48.4 ft3 7.7 ft3

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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Volkswagen Tiguan

2014 Volkswagen Tiguan Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearComment
2014 Based on the specs, the Tiguan suffers from insufficient dimensions. It's 3.6 inches less lengthy than the Escape, and as a result has an inch less legroom. And the Ford falls near the bottom of the segment in this spec. In the real world, though, the Tiguan's rear seat feels roomier and more comfortable than the Escape's and in the ballpark with the class leaders. A relatively large seat bottom is high enough off the floor to provide adults with thigh support. The rear seat back is more comfortably shaped than the compact crossover norm, and reclines. One nit: hard plastic isn't the most comfortable surface for a rear armrest. see full Volkswagen Tiguan review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Volkswagen Tiguan

2014 Volkswagen Tiguan Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2013 4dr SUV turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Outstanding. I'm 6'0 & only have the seat 1/2 way back. Lots of front & rear seat room. see full Volkswagen Tiguan review
 

TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Buick Encore

2014 Buick Encore Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearComment
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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