Model Year | 2012 | 2009 | |
Model | Ford Flex | Audi Q7 | |
Engine | turbocharged 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 355 hp@5500 350 lb-ft@1500 |
4.2L V8 OHC-4v 350 hp@6800 325 lb-ft@3500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 117.9 in | 118.2 in | -0.3 in |
Length | 202.3 in | 200.2 in | 2.1 in |
Width | 75.9 in | 78.1 in | -2.2 in |
Height | 67.6 in | 68.4 in | -0.8 in |
Curb Weight | 4839 lb. | 5269 lb. | -430 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.2 gal. | 26.4 gal. | -7.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 41.8 in | 39.5 in | 2.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.4 in | 58.7 in | -0.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.4 in | 0.0 in | 55.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.8 in | 41.3 in | -0.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 40.5 in | 39.0 in | 1.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.1 in | 58.1 in | -1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.0 in | 0.0 in | 55 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 44.3 in | 37.1 in | 7.2 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 38.7 in | 35.4 in | 3.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 50.8 in | 48.6 in | 2.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 41.1 in | 0.0 in | 41.1 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 33.4 in | 29.2 in | 4.2 in |
Total Legroom | 118.5 in (over 3 rows) | 107.6 in (over 3 rows) | 10.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 19.4 ft3 | 10.9 ft3 | 8.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 45.0 ft3 | 40.1 ft3 | 4.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 86.7 ft3 | 88.7 ft3 | -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 Audi Q7 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 280-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The middle seat of all the SUVs we looked at, had the most room to move furthest forward or backward to allow far rear seat passengers most accommodation. see full Audi Q7 review |