Model Year | 2011 | 2009 | |
Model | Ford Flex | Kia Borrego | |
Engine | turbocharged 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 355 hp@5500 350 lb-ft@1500 |
4.6L V8 DOHC-4v 337 hp@6000 323 lb-ft@3500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD w/low range | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,995 mm | 2,896 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 5,138 mm | 4,879 mm | 1 mm |
Width | 1,928 mm | 1,915 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,717 mm | 1,811 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 2,195 kg | 2,096 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 73 L | 78 L | -5 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,062 mm | 1,016 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,483 mm | 1,529 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,407 mm | 1,450 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,036 mm | 1,059 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,029 mm | 991 mm | -990 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,450 mm | 1,501 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,397 mm | 1,425 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 1,125 mm | 950 mm | -949 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 983 mm | 965 mm | 18 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,290 mm | 1,415 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 1,044 mm | 1,140 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 848 mm | 836 mm | 12 mm |
Total Legroom | 3,010 mm (over 3 rows) | 2,845 mm (over 3 rows) | 1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 549 L | 351 L | 198 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,274 L | 1,396 L | 0 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,455 L | 2,764 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 Kia Borrego Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr SUV 276-horsepower 3.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Plenty of room for all of the kids and their booster seats. see full Kia Borrego review |