Model Year | 2009 | 2017 | |
Model | Ford Flex | Honda Civic | |
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Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch | |
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Wheelbase | 117.9 in | 106.3 in | 11.6 in |
Length | 202.3 in | 177.9 in | 24.4 in |
Width | 75.9 in | 70.8 in | 5.1 in |
Height | 67.6 in | 56.5 in | 11.1 in |
Curb Weight | 4500 lb. | 2815 lb. | 1685 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.2 gal. | 12.4 gal. | 6.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 41.8 in | 39.3 in | 2.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.4 in | 57.0 in | 1.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.4 in | 53.7 in | 1.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.8 in | 42.3 in | -1.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 40.5 in | 37.4 in | 3.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.1 in | 55.0 in | 2.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.0 in | 48.8 in | 6.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 44.3 in | 36.0 in | 8.3 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) | 78.3 in (over 2 rows) | 40.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 19.4 ft3 | 25.7 ft3 | -6.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 45.0 ft3 | 25.7 | 19.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 86.7 ft3 | 46.2 ft3 | 40.5 ft3 |
2009 Ford Flex Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr SUV 262-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
Plenty of room in the first and second rows. The third row will fit an adult, but is better for the kids. see full Ford Flex review |
2010 | 4dr SUV 262-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
Tons of rear leg room. Can accommodate basketball players see full Ford Flex review |
2010 | 4dr SUV 262-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
Very comfortable and easy to adjust front seats with good materials, good controls, and sufficient room to stretch out your legs. see full Ford Flex review |
2010 | 4dr SUV 262-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
everything see full Ford Flex review |
2009 | 4dr SUV 262-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
My over 6 foot tall friends absolutely love my Flex because their knees never touch the backs of the front seats. The rear seat is like sitting in a stretch limo. With plenty of cup holders and storage for all to enjoy. see full Ford Flex review |
2009 | 4dr SUV 262-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic AWD |
Extremely comfortable and accomodating see full Ford Flex review |
2009 | 4dr SUV 262-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
The front seats exceptionally comfortable. They are large and supportive. see full Ford Flex review |
2009 | 4dr SUV 262-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
The second row seats have limo class legroom and are sofa comfy. The second row screams road trip. The third row seats are ample for cross town trips for adults (6ft folks will fit) and should be no problems for the smaller ones. see full Ford Flex review |
2009 | 4dr SUV 262-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic AWD |
Multiple seat settings and very comfortable seats. see full Ford Flex review |
2009 | 4dr SUV 262-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic AWD |
Lots of leg room. Comfy seats. Personal headphones are good, too. see full Ford Flex review |
2009 Ford Flex Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 355hp 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Took awhile to think of something that could be improved but a bit larger area in the front drivers footwell would be appreciated. That's about it. see full Ford Flex review |
2017 Honda Civic Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2016 | From the driver seat the new Honda Civic feels especially roomy. Appearances aren't deceiving: the car has an inch or two more front shoulder room than most other small sedans, and about as much as you'll find in some midsize sedans. On paper the Mazda3 has as much shoulder room, but it feels narrower. Some competitors feel much narrower. In comparison, the new Civic's driving position seems like that of a midsize car. In terms of specs, the Civic's rear seat is also roomier than most others. Owing to a somewhat low cushion and scant toe room beneath the front seats, though, I found it less comfortable than some others. The Elantra isn't among these others. Its rear seat cushion is also too close to the floor to provide thigh support, plus its rear seat back is reclined too much for my taste. Even so, rear headroom is limited. The new Civic's trunk can also hold more than the class average. see full Honda Civic review |
2017 Honda Civic Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
Unlike in the Hyundai and Mazda, in the new Honda Civic the lumbar bulge cannot be adjusted. I didn't mind the Touring's front seats. Perhaps my spine was unusually flexible the day I drove it. Or perhaps the cloth seats are slightly different. Whatever the reason, for my upright build the Civic EX's lumbar bulge and headrest both jut too far forward. If your body shape differs from mine, your impressions of the seats might as well. But for years I've heard more complaints about Honda's seats than others. Try extensively before you buy. see full Honda Civic review |
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