Model Year | 2012 | 2009 | |
Model | Ford Flex | Honda Odyssey | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 117.9 in | 118.1 in | -0.2 in |
Length | 202.3 in | 202.1 in | 0.2 in |
Width | 75.9 in | 77.1 in | -1.2 in |
Height | 67.6 in | 68.8 in | -1.2 in |
Curb Weight | 4471 lb. | 4385 lb. | 86 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.2 gal. | 21.0 gal. | -1.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 41.8 in | 40.9 in | 0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.4 in | 63.5 in | -5.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.4 in | 57.0 in | -1.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.8 in | 40.8 in | 0 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 40.5 in | 40.0 in | 0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.1 in | 63.1 in | -6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.0 in | 64.4 in | -9.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 44.3 in | 40.0 in | 4.3 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 38.7 in | 38.4 in | 0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 50.8 in | 61.2 in | -10.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 41.1 in | 48.5 in | -7.4 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 33.4 in | 41.1 in | -7.7 in |
Total Legroom | 118.5 in (over 3 rows) | 121.9 in (over 3 rows) | -3.4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 19.4 ft3 | 38.4 ft3 | -19 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 45.0 ft3 | 91.1 ft3 | -46.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 86.7 ft3 | 147.4 ft3 | -60.7 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 |
2009 Honda Odyssey Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 244-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
Absolutely no complaints here. see full Honda Odyssey review |
2009 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 244-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
No complaints for the second row. Have never sat in the third row. see full Honda Odyssey review |
2008 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 241-horsepower 3.5L V6 w/DoD 5-speed automatic FWD |
Needed comfortable front seats for a large dad (@230) pounds and a tiny grandfather (@95 pounds, 4feet, 5 inches tall). These seats are the best for the comfort of such various sizes. see full Honda Odyssey review |
2008 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 241-horsepower 3.5L V6 w/DoD 5-speed automatic FWD |
Comfortable and roomy for adults and children alike. Wonderful for those long road trip to disney with the entire family. see full Honda Odyssey review |
2009 Honda Odyssey Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 0 | Just acceptable. see full Honda Odyssey review |
2010 | 0 | These seats kill both my wife and my back on long trips. see full Honda Odyssey review |
2009 | 0 | Why can't manufacturers make the passenger seat as comfortable with as many adjustments as the driver's side? see full Honda Odyssey review |