Model Year | 2012 | 2011 | |
Model | Ford Flex | Ford Escape | |
Engine | turbocharged 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 355 hp@5500 350 lb-ft@1500 |
3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 240 hp@6550 223 lb-ft@4300 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 117.9 in | 103.1 in | 14.8 in |
Length | 202.3 in | 174.7 in | 27.6 in |
Width | 75.9 in | 71.1 in | 4.8 in |
Height | 67.6 in | 67.7 in | -0.1 in |
Curb Weight | 4839 lb. | 3529 lb. | 1310 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 | 56.6 in | 1.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.4 in | 53.3 in | 2.1 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 | 29.2 ft3 | -9.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 45.0 ft3 | 29.2 | 15.8 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 |
2011 Ford Escape Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr SUV 171-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed automatic FWD |
Wide bench seat with no humps. Middle passenger has good leg room where many other vehicles have a large hump to straddle. see full Ford Escape review |
2011 Ford Escape Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr SUV 171-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed automatic FWD |
It's a tad bit tight in the drivers seat. I have to postion the seat just right to avoid hitting my right knee on the center console, and I frequently hit the light switch when getting out. I'm only 5'9", so not that large of a person. see full Ford Escape review |