Ford Explorer (2021) vs. Ford Flex (2012) Specs

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2021 Ford Explorer and 2012 Ford Flex Specifications

Model Year	2021	2012
Model	Ford Explorer	Ford Flex
Engine	turbocharged 3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 365 hp@5500 380 lb-ft@3500	turbocharged 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 355 hp@5500 350 lb-ft@1500
Transmission	10-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	119.1 in	117.9 in	1.2 in
Length	198.8 in	202.3 in	-3.5 in
Width	78.9 in	75.9 in	3 in
Height	69.9 in	67.6 in	2.3 in
Curb Weight	4727 lb.	4839 lb.	-112 lb.
Fuel Capacity	17.9 gal.	19.2 gal.	-1.3 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	40.7 in	41.8 in	-1.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	61.8 in	58.4 in	3.4 in
Hip Room, Row 1	59.2 in	55.4 in	3.8 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.3 in	40.8 in	1.5 in
Headroom, Row 2	40.5 in	40.5 in	0 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	61.9 in	57.1 in	4.8 in
Hip Room, Row 2	59.1 in	55.0 in	4.1 in
Legroom, Row 2	39.0 in	44.3 in	-5.3 in
Headroom, Row 3	38.9 in	38.7 in	0.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3	54.6 in	50.8 in	3.8 in
Hip Room, Row 3	40.9 in	41.1 in	-0.2 in
Legroom, Row 3	32.2 in	33.4 in	-1.2 in
Total Legroom	113.5 in (over 3 rows)	118.5 in (over 3 rows)	-5 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	18.2 ft³	19.4 ft³	-1.2 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	47.9 ft³	45.0 ft³	2.9 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	87.8 ft³	86.7 ft³	1.1 ft³

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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

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