Model Year | 2012 | 2008 | |
Model | Ford Flex | Ford Taurus | |
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 Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,995 mm | 2,868 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 5,138 mm | 5,090 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,928 mm | 1,892 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,717 mm | 1,562 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 2,195 kg | 1,730 kg | 1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 73 L | 76 L | -3 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,062 mm | 1,001 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,483 mm | 1,468 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,407 mm | 1,364 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,036 mm | 1,049 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,029 mm | 983 mm | -982 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,450 mm | 1,461 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,397 mm | 1,364 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 1,125 mm | 1,049 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) | 2,098 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 549 L | 600 L | -51 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,274 L | 21.2 | -20.2 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,455 L | 21.2 | -19.2 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 |
2008 Ford Taurus Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
Large enough, easy entry/exit see full Ford Taurus review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
Outstanding interior space. I'm 6'4" with about a 34" inseam and I can sit comfortably in the rear when I have my front seat adjusted just so. With the driver seat all the way back, it's a stretch to reach the controls. see full Ford Taurus review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
Three adults can sit in the back and there knees will not touch the front seats nor will there heads touch the ceiling. The seats are very comfortable. Noise is very low and the car has two vents blowing air or heat. see full Ford Taurus review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
Very roomy and confortable see full Ford Taurus review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic AWD |
Good driving position, steering wheel design and arm rests. see full Ford Taurus review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
Taller people ride in comfort, with ample room for long legs, even when the front seats are back. The fact that they also fold down adds tremendous versatility to this car. see full Ford Taurus review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
Tons of room, with an open feel. see full Ford Taurus review |