

Model Year | 2017 | 2011 | |
Model | Ford Flex | Ford Explorer | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 287 hp@6500 254 lb-ft@4000 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 290 hp@6500 255 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 117.9 in | 112.6 in | 5.3 in |
Length | 201.8 in | 197.1 in | 4.7 in |
Width | 75.9 in | 78.9 in | -3 in |
Height | 68.0 in | 70.4 in | -2.4 in |
Curb Weight | 4643 lb. | 4752 lb. | -109 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.2 gal. | 18.6 gal. | 0.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 41.8 in | 40.6 in | 1.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.4 in | 61.3 in | -2.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.5 in | 57.3 in | -1.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.8 in | 40.6 in | 0.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 40.5 in | 40.5 in | 0 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.1 in | 61.0 in | -2.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.0 in | 56.7 in | -1.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 44.3 in | 39.8 in | 4.5 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 38.7 in | 37.8 in | 0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 50.8 in | 50.8 in | 0 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 41.1 in | 40.7 in | 0.4 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 33.3 in | 33.2 in | 0.1 in |
Total Legroom | 118.4 in (over 3 rows) | 113.6 in (over 3 rows) | 4.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 20.0 ft3 | 21.0 ft3 | -1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 43.2 ft3 | 43.8 ft3 | -0.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 83.2 ft3 | 80.7 ft3 | 2.5 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2017 Ford Flex.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2011 Ford Explorer.