Model Year | 2012 | 2006 | |
Model | Ford Flex | Toyota RAV4 | |
Engine | turbocharged 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 355 hp@5500 350 lb-ft@1500 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 269 hp@6200 246 lb-ft@4700 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 117.9 in | 104.7 in | 13.2 in |
Length | 202.3 in | 181.1 in | 21.2 in |
Width | 75.9 in | 71.5 in | 4.4 in |
Height | 67.6 in | 66.3 in | 1.3 in |
Curb Weight | 4839 lb. | 3655 lb. | 1184 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.2 gal. | 15.9 gal. | 3.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 41.8 in | 40.8 in | 1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.4 in | 57.1 in | 1.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.4 in | 53.8 in | 1.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.8 in | 41.8 in | -1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 40.5 in | 39.7 in | 0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.1 in | 55.3 in | 1.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.0 in | 52.4 in | 2.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 44.3 in | 38.3 in | 6 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 38.7 in | 37.2 in | 1.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 50.8 in | 52.6 in | -1.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 41.1 in | 43.3 in | -2.2 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 33.4 in | 30.0 in | 3.4 in |
Total Legroom | 118.5 in (over 3 rows) | 110.1 in (over 3 rows) | 8.4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 19.4 ft3 | 12.3 ft3 | 7.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 45.0 ft3 | 37.2 ft3 | 7.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 86.7 ft3 | 73.0 ft3 | 13.7 ft3 |
2012 Ford Flex Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 355hp 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The seating throughout the vehicle is extremely roomy. Adults can fit comfortably in both the second and third row seats. The driver and passenger seats are also extremely comfortable. see full Ford Flex review |
2006 Toyota RAV4 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV 269-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
Seat fits. Bottom long enough to support legs. Molded to body style. Not flat and short. Noticeably better feel to seat than any other vehicle. see full Toyota RAV4 review |
2006 | 4dr SUV 166-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic AWD |
Plenty of space to stretch out in, and has sliding seats to adjust the legroom or rear cargo capactity. see full Toyota RAV4 review |
2006 | 4dr SUV 269-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
Leg room is confortable for large people, not croweded see full Toyota RAV4 review |
2006 | 4dr SUV 269-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
Excellent rear seat room with sliding rear seat. see full Toyota RAV4 review |
2006 Toyota RAV4 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV 166-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic AWD |
Has less legroom for second seat passengers compared to CR-V. see full Toyota RAV4 review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 269-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
Not quite enough steering wheel room. see full Toyota RAV4 review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 269-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
Needs a little more front seat travel see full Toyota RAV4 review |
2006 | 4dr SUV 269-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
Interior seems a little more cramped than competing models. see full Toyota RAV4 review |