Model Year | 2011 | 2012 | |
Model | Lincoln MKS | Ford Flex | |
Engine | turbocharged 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 355 hp@5500 350 lb-ft@1500 |
turbocharged 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 355 hp@5500 350 lb-ft@1500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.9 in | 117.9 in | -5 in |
Length | 204.1 in | 202.3 in | 1.8 in |
Width | 75.9 in | 75.9 in | 0 in |
Height | 61.6 in | 67.6 in | -6 in |
Curb Weight | 4438 lb. | 4839 lb. | -401 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.0 gal. | 19.2 gal. | -0.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.7 in | 41.8 in | -2.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.6 in | 58.4 in | 0.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.3 in | 55.4 in | -0.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.9 in | 40.8 in | 1.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.6 in | 40.5 in | -1.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.4 in | 57.1 in | 0.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.3 in | 55.0 in | 0.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.6 in | 44.3 in | -5.7 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 38.7 in | -38.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 50.8 in | -50.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 41.1 in | -41.1 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 33.4 in | -33.4 in |
Total Legroom | 80.5 in (over 2 rows) | 118.5 in (over 3 rows) | -38 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 18.4 ft3 | 19.4 ft3 | -1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 18.4 | 45.0 ft3 | -26.6 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 18.4 ft3 | 86.7 ft3 | -68.3 ft3 |
2011 Lincoln MKS Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 273-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
seat comfort see full Lincoln MKS review |
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 |