Model Year | 2011 | 2010 | |
Model | Ford Flex | Chrysler Town & Country | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 117.9 in | 121.2 in | -3.3 in |
Length | 202.3 in | 202.5 in | -0.2 in |
Width | 75.9 in | 76.9 in | -1 in |
Height | 67.6 in | 68.9 in | -1.3 in |
Curb Weight | 4471 lb. | 4336 lb. | 135 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.2 gal. | 20.5 gal. | -1.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 41.8 in | 39.8 in | 2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.4 in | 63.0 in | -4.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.4 in | 57.0 in | -1.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.8 in | 40.6 in | 0.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 40.5 in | 39.2 in | 1.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.1 in | 64.7 in | -7.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.0 in | 64.8 in | -9.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 44.3 in | 36.3 in | 8 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 38.7 in | 37.9 in | 0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 50.8 in | 62.0 in | -11.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 41.1 in | 48.7 in | -7.6 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 33.4 in | 37.6 in | -4.2 in |
Total Legroom | 118.5 in (over 3 rows) | 114.5 in (over 3 rows) | 4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 19.4 ft3 | 32.7 ft3 | -13.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 45.0 ft3 | 83.0 ft3 | -38 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 86.7 ft3 | 144.4 ft3 | -57.7 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 |
2010 Chrysler Town & Country Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 283-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Good driving position, comfortable seat, good views out the windows. Easy reach to shifter, radio, heater, easy steering wheel control buttons. Quiet at highway speeds. see full Chrysler Town & Country review |
2009 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 251-horsepower 4.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Better seats and seating position than Town Car or Deville as a comparison. see full Chrysler Town & Country review |
2009 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 251-horsepower 4.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Room for adults see full Chrysler Town & Country review |
2009 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 197-horsepower 3.8L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
It holds 5 people in the rear comfortly. It also has great utility. With the Stow & Go seats they all fold neatly into the floor. It even fits a 4 foot by 8 foot sheet of plywood -- I did not have to rent a truck from Home Depot. see full Chrysler Town & Country review |