Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | |
Model | Ford Flex | Ford Edge | |
Engine | turbocharged 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 265 kW@5500 475 Nm@1500 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 213 kW@6500 343 Nm@4000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,995 mm | 2,824 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 5,138 mm | 4,679 mm | 1 mm |
Width | 1,928 mm | 1,930 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,717 mm | 1,702 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 2,195 kg | 1,921 kg | 1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 73 L | 68 L | 5 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,062 mm | 1,016 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,483 mm | 1,496 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,407 mm | 1,392 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 | 1,491 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,397 mm | 1,425 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 1,125 mm | 1,006 mm | 0 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) | 2,040 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 549 L | 912 L | -363 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,274 L | 32.2 | -31.2 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,455 L | 1,951 L | 1 L |
2012 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 |
2012 Ford Edge Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr SUV 285-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
No contest-Edge seats are very comfortable vs. tolerable seats in the Dodge. see full Ford Edge review |
2011 | 4dr SUV 285-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The Edge rear seat legroom is great. There are few crossovers with such good rear seat comfort and legroom. I did not want the third row, the lack of third row helps with rear legroom. see full Ford Edge review |
2012 Ford Edge Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr SUV 305-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
seats are comfortable, just wanted to get cooled seats for the hotg summers see full Ford Edge review |