Model Year | 2011 | 2018 | |
Model | Ford Flex | Chevrolet Malibu | |
Engine | turbocharged 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 265 kW@5500 475 Nm@1500 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 186 kW@5300 353 Nm@2000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 9-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,995 mm | 2,830 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 5,138 mm | 4,923 mm | 1 mm |
Width | 1,928 mm | 1,854 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,717 mm | 1,466 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 2,195 kg | 1,537 kg | 1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 73 L | 60 L | 13 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,062 mm | 993 mm | -992 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,483 mm | 1,486 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,407 mm | 1,374 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,036 mm | 1,067 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,029 mm | 953 mm | -952 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,450 mm | 1,450 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,397 mm | 1,356 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 1,125 mm | 968 mm | -967 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) | 2,035 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 549 L | 447 L | 102 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,274 L | 15.8 | -14.8 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,455 L | 15.8 | -13.8 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2018 Chevrolet Malibu.