Model Year | 2012 | 2009 | |
Model | Ford Flex | Kia Amanti | |
Engine | turbocharged 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 355 hp@5500 350 lb-ft@1500 |
3.8L V6 DOHC-4v 264 hp@6000 260 lb-ft@4500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 117.9 in | 110.2 in | 7.7 in |
Length | 202.3 in | 196.0 in | 6.3 in |
Width | 75.9 in | 72.8 in | 3.1 in |
Height | 67.6 in | 58.5 in | 9.1 in |
Curb Weight | 4839 lb. | 3770 lb. | 1069 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.2 gal. | 18.5 gal. | 0.7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 41.8 in | 40.0 in | 1.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.4 in | 58.1 in | 0.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.4 in | 55.2 in | 0.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.8 in | 44.5 in | -3.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 40.5 in | 38.4 in | 2.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.1 in | 57.5 in | -0.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.0 in | 54.6 in | 0.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 44.3 in | 37.0 in | 7.3 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) | 81.5 in (over 2 rows) | 37 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 19.4 ft3 | 15.5 ft3 | 3.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 45.0 ft3 | 15.5 | 29.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 86.7 ft3 | 15.5 ft3 | 71.2 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 |
2009 Kia Amanti Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 264-horsepower 3.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Space, leather. see full Kia Amanti review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 264-horsepower 3.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Car seat for kid and room for in-laws. see full Kia Amanti review |