Model Year | 2012 | 2008 | |
Model | Ford Flex | Ford Taurus X | |
Engine | turbocharged 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 355 hp@5500 350 lb-ft@1500 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 263 hp@6250 249 lb-ft@4500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Wagon | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 117.9 in | 112.9 in | 5 in |
Length | 202.3 in | 200.3 in | 2 in |
Width | 75.9 in | 74.9 in | 1 in |
Height | 67.6 in | 67.4 in | 0.2 in |
Curb Weight | 4839 lb. | 4204 lb. | 635 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.2 gal. | 19.0 gal. | 0.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 41.8 in | 39.4 in | 2.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.4 in | 58.5 in | -0.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.4 in | 55.2 in | 0.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.8 in | 40.8 in | 0 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 40.5 in | 39.4 in | 1.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.1 in | 57.9 in | -0.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.0 in | 56.4 in | -1.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 44.3 in | 39.8 in | 4.5 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 38.7 in | 38.5 in | 0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 50.8 in | 50.6 in | 0.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 41.1 in | 46.0 in | -4.9 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 33.4 in | 33.6 in | -0.2 in |
Total Legroom | 118.5 in (over 3 rows) | 114.2 in (over 3 rows) | 4.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 19.4 ft3 | 17.4 ft3 | 2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 45.0 ft3 | 47.4 ft3 | -2.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 86.7 ft3 | 85.2 ft3 | 1.5 ft3 |
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 |
2008 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 |