Model Year | 2011 | 2012 | |
Model | Ford Flex | Buick Regal | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,995 mm | 2,738 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 5,138 mm | 4,831 mm | 1 mm |
Width | 1,928 mm | 1,857 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,717 mm | 1,483 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 2,028 kg | 1,633 kg | 1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 73 L | 68 L | 5 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,062 mm | 986 mm | -985 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,483 mm | 1,440 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,407 mm | 1,407 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,036 mm | 1,069 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,029 mm | 935 mm | -934 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,450 mm | 1,382 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,397 mm | 1,328 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 1,125 mm | 947 mm | -946 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 983 mm | 0 mm | 983 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,290 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 1,044 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 848 mm | 0 mm | 848 mm |
Total Legroom | 3,010 mm (over 3 rows) | 2,017 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 549 L | 402 L | 147 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,274 L | 14.2 | -13.2 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,455 L | 14.2 | -12.2 L |
2011 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 |
2010 | 4dr SUV 262-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
everything see full Ford Flex review |
2010 | 4dr SUV 262-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
Very comfortable and easy to adjust front seats with good materials, good controls, and sufficient room to stretch out your legs. see full Ford Flex review |
2010 | 4dr SUV 262-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
Tons of rear leg room. Can accommodate basketball players see full Ford Flex review |
2010 | 4dr SUV 262-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
Plenty of room in the first and second rows. The third row will fit an adult, but is better for the kids. see full Ford Flex review |
2011 Ford Flex Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 355hp 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Took awhile to think of something that could be improved but a bit larger area in the front drivers footwell would be appreciated. That's about it. see full Ford Flex review |
2012 Buick Regal Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 270hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
Major seven hour trip in total comfort for both of us. Not one ache or pain or "I gotta get out of this car" see full Buick Regal review |
2012 Buick Regal Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 270hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
Since the car came from Opel (EU), it is naturally made for smaller fold. The rear is comfortable, just a little lacking in legroom at times. see full Buick Regal review |