Model Year | 2011 | 2012 | |
Model | Ford Flex | Chevrolet Traverse | |
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Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 117.9 in | 118.9 in | -1 in |
Length | 202.3 in | 205.0 in | -2.7 in |
Width | 75.9 in | 78.4 in | -2.5 in |
Height | 67.6 in | 70.4 in | -2.8 in |
Curb Weight | 4471 lb. | 4790 lb. | -319 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.2 gal. | 22.0 gal. | -2.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 41.8 in | 40.4 in | 1.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.4 in | 62.0 in | -3.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.4 in | 59.1 in | -3.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.8 in | 41.3 in | -0.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 40.5 in | 39.4 in | 1.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.1 in | 61.3 in | -4.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.0 in | 57.8 in | -2.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 44.3 in | 36.8 in | 7.5 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 38.7 in | 37.8 in | 0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 50.8 in | 57.6 in | -6.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 41.1 in | 48.3 in | -7.2 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 33.4 in | 33.2 in | 0.2 in |
Total Legroom | 118.5 in (over 3 rows) | 111.3 in (over 3 rows) | 7.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 19.4 ft3 | 24.4 ft3 | -5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 45.0 ft3 | 68.8 ft3 | -23.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 86.7 ft3 | 116.4 ft3 | -29.7 ft3 |
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 Chevrolet Traverse Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr SUV 281-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Although the rear captain seats are quite comfortable, I do not like how they roll forward. There is a track in the floor in which the rear seats fold and slide up behind the front seats. All I notice when in the back seat is how extremely difficult it is to clean out the mud and grit and salt (I live in Canada, we use salt on our roads) that gets left behind in the track from passenger footwear. see full Chevrolet Traverse review |
2011 | 4dr SUV 281-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The headrest position is horrible for long trips. Felt like my head was being pushed forward. see full Chevrolet Traverse review |