Model Year | 2012 | 2008 | |
Model | Ford Flex | Acura RDX | |
Engine | turbocharged 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 355 hp@5500 350 lb-ft@1500 |
turbocharged 2.3L I4 DOHC-4v 240 hp@6000 260 lb-ft@4500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 117.9 in | 104.3 in | 13.6 in |
Length | 202.3 in | 180.7 in | 21.6 in |
Width | 75.9 in | 73.6 in | 2.3 in |
Height | 67.6 in | 65.2 in | 2.4 in |
Curb Weight | 4839 lb. | 3968 lb. | 871 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.2 gal. | 18.0 gal. | 1.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 41.8 in | 38.7 in | 3.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.4 in | 58.2 in | 0.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.4 in | 54.4 in | 1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.8 in | 41.8 in | -1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 40.5 in | 38.3 in | 2.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.1 in | 56.3 in | 0.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.0 in | 53.0 in | 2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 44.3 in | 37.6 in | 6.7 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) | 79.4 in (over 2 rows) | 39.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 19.4 ft3 | 27.8 ft3 | -8.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 45.0 ft3 | 27.8 | 17.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 86.7 ft3 | 60.6 ft3 | 26.1 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 |
2008 Acura RDX Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 240hp 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Keeps me alert see full Acura RDX review |
2007 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 240hp 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Very comfortable seats. As much room as an X3,X5 or RX see full Acura RDX review |
2008 Acura RDX Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 240hp 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
passenger seat is manual?!!??? how cheap can you get here see full Acura RDX review |