Model Year | 2012 | 2008 | |
Model | Ford Flex | Acura TL | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 117.9 in | 107.9 in | 10 in |
Length | 202.3 in | 189.3 in | 13 in |
Width | 75.9 in | 72.2 in | 3.7 in |
Height | 67.6 in | 56.7 in | 10.9 in |
Curb Weight | 4471 lb. | 3483 lb. | 988 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.2 gal. | 17.1 gal. | 2.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 41.8 in | 38.7 in | 3.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.4 in | 58.3 in | 0.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.4 in | 55.6 in | -0.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.8 in | 42.8 in | -2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 40.5 in | 37.2 in | 3.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.1 in | 55.7 in | 1.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.0 in | 53.8 in | 1.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 44.3 in | 34.9 in | 9.4 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) | 77.7 in (over 2 rows) | 40.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 19.4 ft3 | 12.5 ft3 | 6.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 45.0 ft3 | 12.5 | 32.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 86.7 ft3 | 12.5 ft3 | 74.2 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 |
2008 Acura TL Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 305-horsepower 3.7L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The sport seats are the nicest in its class, supportive, and hold the driver and passenger well during cornering. see full Acura TL review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 305-horsepower 3.7L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Very comfortable and supportive, great fit liek a glove. see full Acura TL review |
2008 Acura TL Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 258-horsepower 3.2L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Stiff seats, does not absorb difficult road conditions well. see full Acura TL review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 258-horsepower 3.2L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Definitely not a family car with older kids. Not a lot of room in the back. see full Acura TL review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 258-horsepower 3.2L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
My back became stiff after two separate test drives. see full Acura TL review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 258-horsepower 3.2L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Small for adults see full Acura TL review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 286-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Seats are very firm and on spending 1-2 hrs in the vehicle my back really hurts. No amount of adjusting will help see full Acura TL review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 286-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Cramped backseat see full Acura TL review |