Model Year | 2012 | 2006 | |
Model | Ford Flex | Ford Escape | |
Engine | turbocharged 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 355 hp@5500 350 lb-ft@1500 |
3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 200 hp@6000 193 lb-ft@4850 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 4-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 117.9 in | 103.2 in | 14.7 in |
Length | 202.3 in | 174.9 in | 27.4 in |
Width | 75.9 in | 70.1 in | 5.8 in |
Height | 67.6 in | 69.7 in | -2.1 in |
Curb Weight | 4839 lb. | 3444 lb. | 1395 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.2 gal. | 16.5 gal. | 2.7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 41.8 in | 40.4 in | 1.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.4 in | 56.3 in | 2.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.4 in | 53.2 in | 2.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.8 in | 41.6 in | -0.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 40.5 in | 39.2 in | 1.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.1 in | 55.9 in | 1.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.0 in | 49.1 in | 5.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 44.3 in | 35.6 in | 8.7 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 38.7 in | 0.0 in | 38.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 50.8 in | 0.0 in | 50.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 41.1 in | 0.0 in | 41.1 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 33.4 in | 0.0 in | 33.4 in |
Total Legroom | 118.5 in (over 3 rows) | 77.2 in (over 2 rows) | 41.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 19.4 ft3 | 29.3 ft3 | -9.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 45.0 ft3 | 29.3 | 15.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 86.7 ft3 | 66.3 ft3 | 20.4 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 Ford Escape Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV 133-horsepower 2.3L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
Roomy. see full Ford Escape review |
2006 | 4dr SUV 153-horsepower 2.3L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
I was able to put an adult and my two small children in car seats in the rear. I have been able to take my family of four, with luggage, on road trips. see full Ford Escape review |
2006 | 4dr SUV 200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic AWD |
Leather heated seat is supportive on a longer drive. see full Ford Escape review |
2005 | 4dr SUV 200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic AWD |
this is very important, i have three teenagers. see full Ford Escape review |