Model Year | 2011 | 2009 | |
Model | Ford Flex | Ford Taurus X | |
Engine | turbocharged 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 265 kW@5500 475 Nm@1500 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 196 kW@6250 338 Nm@4500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Wagon | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,995 mm | 2,868 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 5,138 mm | 5,088 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,928 mm | 1,902 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,717 mm | 1,712 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 2,195 kg | 1,907 kg | 1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 73 L | 72 L | 1 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,062 mm | 1,001 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,483 mm | 1,486 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,407 mm | 1,402 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,036 mm | 1,036 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,029 mm | 1,001 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,450 mm | 1,471 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,397 mm | 1,433 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 1,125 mm | 1,011 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 983 mm | 978 mm | 5 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,290 mm | 1,285 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 1,044 mm | 1,168 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 848 mm | 853 mm | -5 mm |
Total Legroom | 3,010 mm (over 3 rows) | 2,901 mm (over 3 rows) | 1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 549 L | 493 L | 56 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,274 L | 1,342 L | 0 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,455 L | 2,413 L | 0 L |
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 |
2009 Ford Taurus X Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Wagon 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic AWD |
The second row seat was mounted comfortably high off the floor. see full Ford Taurus X review |