Model Year | 2009 | 2014 | |
Model | Ford Flex | Dodge Grand Caravan | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 195 kW@6250 336 Nm@4500 |
3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 211 kW@6400 353 Nm@4400 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,995 mm | 3,078 mm | -1 mm |
Length | 5,138 mm | 5,144 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,928 mm | 1,999 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,717 mm | 1,725 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 2,041 kg | 2,046 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 73 L | 76 L | -3 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,062 mm | 1,011 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,483 mm | 1,618 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,407 mm | 1,483 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,036 mm | 1,034 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,029 mm | 998 mm | -997 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,450 mm | 1,628 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,397 mm | 1,651 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 1,125 mm | 927 mm | -926 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 983 mm | 963 mm | 20 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,290 mm | 1,575 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 1,044 mm | 1,237 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 848 mm | 831 mm | 17 mm |
Total Legroom | 3,010 mm (over 3 rows) | 2,791 mm (over 3 rows) | 1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 549 L | 934 L | -385 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,274 L | 2,359 L | -1 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,455 L | 4,072 L | -2 L |
2009 Ford Flex Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
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 |
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 |
everything see full Ford Flex review |
2009 | 4dr SUV 262-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
My over 6 foot tall friends absolutely love my Flex because their knees never touch the backs of the front seats. The rear seat is like sitting in a stretch limo. With plenty of cup holders and storage for all to enjoy. see full Ford Flex review |
2009 | 4dr SUV 262-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic AWD |
Extremely comfortable and accomodating see full Ford Flex review |
2009 | 4dr SUV 262-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
The front seats exceptionally comfortable. They are large and supportive. see full Ford Flex review |
2009 | 4dr SUV 262-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
The second row seats have limo class legroom and are sofa comfy. The second row screams road trip. The third row seats are ample for cross town trips for adults (6ft folks will fit) and should be no problems for the smaller ones. see full Ford Flex review |
2009 | 4dr SUV 262-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic AWD |
Multiple seat settings and very comfortable seats. see full Ford Flex review |
2009 | 4dr SUV 262-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic AWD |
Lots of leg room. Comfy seats. Personal headphones are good, too. see full Ford Flex review |
2009 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 |
2014 Dodge Grand Caravan Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 283-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
I dislike the current emphasis on hard seats (and this applies to most other brands as well- Toyotas and Hondas are the worst). Enthusiast magazines can rave all they want about great support, etc, but the softer seats in friend's '92 Caravan are more comfortable than these in my 2013. I have an SXT model, which is sort of mid level in Grand Caravans, and it does have a power seat. However, that is an OPTION, and it should be standard above the SE model. see full Dodge Grand Caravan review |