Model Year | 2011 | 2012 | |
Model | Ford Flex | Honda Fit | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,995 mm | 2,499 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 5,138 mm | 4,105 mm | 1 mm |
Width | 1,928 mm | 1,694 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,717 mm | 1,524 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 2,028 kg | 1,132 kg | 1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 73 L | 40 L | 33 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,062 mm | 1,026 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,483 mm | 1,339 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,407 mm | 1,308 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,036 mm | 1,049 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,029 mm | 991 mm | -990 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,450 mm | 1,303 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,397 mm | 1,303 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 1,125 mm | 876 mm | -875 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) | 1,925 mm (over 2 rows) | 2 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 549 L | 583 L | -34 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,274 L | 20.6 | -19.6 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,455 L | 1,623 L | 1 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 |
2012 Honda Fit Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 4dr Hatch 117-horsepower 1.5L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
The best in this category (when you take into consideration the size of the trunk). see full Honda Fit review |
2012 Honda Fit Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 4dr Hatch 117-horsepower 1.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Seat bottoms are typical Japanese style short bottomed and not conducive to long duration drives. see full Honda Fit review |
2013 | 4dr Hatch 117-horsepower 1.5L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
One more thing. Rear seat comfort was obviously not a big selling point, nor a necessary feature. But one piece of it was worse than it had to be: the rear seat headrests. The artful circular shape and limited adjustment made the rear seats even harder to use; the headrest would tend to jab passengers in their spine. A better solution which was more even with the seat back would really have helped here. see full Honda Fit review |