Model Year | 2012 | 2006 | |
Model | Ford Flex | Ford Taurus | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 117.9 in | 108.5 in | 9.4 in |
Length | 202.3 in | 197.6 in | 4.7 in |
Width | 75.9 in | 73.0 in | 2.9 in |
Height | 67.6 in | 56.1 in | 11.5 in |
Curb Weight | 4471 lb. | 3343 lb. | 1128 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.2 gal. | 18.0 gal. | 1.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 41.8 in | 40.0 in | 1.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.4 in | 57.3 in | 1.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.4 in | 54.5 in | 0.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.8 in | 42.2 in | -1.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 40.5 in | 38.1 in | 2.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.1 in | 56.6 in | 0.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.0 in | 55.7 in | -0.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 44.3 in | 38.9 in | 5.4 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) | 81.1 in (over 2 rows) | 37.4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 19.4 ft3 | 17.0 ft3 | 2.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 45.0 ft3 | 17.0 | 28 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 86.7 ft3 | 17.0 ft3 | 69.7 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 Ford Taurus Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 153-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Seats are above average in comfort. see full Ford Taurus review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 153-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Front seat room is above average. see full Ford Taurus review |
2005 | 4dr Wagon 153-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
We chose this wagon initially because it was the only sedan we could find that fit 2 carseats and an adult, or 3 carseats comfortably in the rear seat. Also, the two additional seats in the cargo area are nice if there are more kids along. see full Ford Taurus review |
2005 | 4dr Wagon 153-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Great for long drives, lots of little "smart" features. see full Ford Taurus review |