Ford Flex (2010) vs. Kia Cadenza (2018) Specs

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2010 Ford Flex and 2018 Kia Cadenza Specifications

Model Year	2010	2018
Model	Ford Flex	Kia Cadenza
Engine	turbocharged 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 355 hp@5700 350 lb-ft@3500	3.3L V6 DOHC-4v 290 hp@6400 253 lb-ft@5200
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	8-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	AWD	FWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	117.9 in	112.4 in	5.5 in
Length	202.3 in	195.7 in	6.6 in
Width	75.9 in	73.6 in	2.3 in
Height	67.6 in	57.9 in	9.7 in
Curb Weight	4839 lb.	3633 lb.	1206 lb.
Fuel Capacity	19.2 gal.	18.5 gal.	0.7 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	41.8 in	40.2 in	1.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	58.4 in	58.3 in	0.1 in
Hip Room, Row 1	55.4 in	56.5 in	-1.1 in
Legroom, Row 1	40.8 in	45.5 in	-4.7 in
Headroom, Row 2	40.5 in	37.9 in	2.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	57.1 in	56.5 in	0.6 in
Hip Room, Row 2	55.0 in	56.3 in	-1.3 in
Legroom, Row 2	44.3 in	37.2 in	7.1 in
Headroom, Row 3	38.7 in	0.0 in	38.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3	50.8 in	0.0 in	50.8 in
Hip Room, Row 3	41.1 in	0.0 in	41.1 in
Legroom, Row 3	33.4 in	0.0 in	33.4 in
Total Legroom	118.5 in (over 3 rows)	82.7 in (over 2 rows)	35.8 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	19.4 ft³	16.0 ft³	3.4 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	45.0 ft³	16.0	29 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	86.7 ft³	16.0 ft³	70.7 ft³

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2010 Ford Flex

2010 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	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
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	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	everything see full Ford Flex review
2009	4dr SUV 262-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD	My over 6 foot tall friends absolutely love my Flex because their knees never touch the backs of the front seats. The rear seat is like sitting in a stretch limo. With plenty of cup holders and storage for all to enjoy. see full Ford Flex review
2009	4dr SUV 262-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD	The front seats exceptionally comfortable. They are large and supportive. see full Ford Flex review
2009	4dr SUV 262-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD	The second row seats have limo class legroom and are sofa comfy. The second row screams road trip. The third row seats are ample for cross town trips for adults (6ft folks will fit) and should be no problems for the smaller ones. see full Ford Flex review
2009	4dr SUV 262-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic AWD	Extremely comfortable and accomodating see full Ford Flex review
2009	4dr SUV 262-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic AWD	Multiple seat settings and very comfortable seats. see full Ford Flex review

2010 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

TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2018 Kia Cadenza

2018 Kia Cadenza Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Comment
2017	Due to its shorter greenhouse and taller, more intrusive center console, the Buick's front row doesn't feel nearly as roomy as the Kia's, or even as roomy as the related Chevrolet Malibu's. Large sedans aren't what they used to be. While in the past they were both longer and wider than midsize sedans, these days they more often than not share platforms with the latter, and thus are not significantly wider, only longer. Even in the official specs the LaCrosse has nearly an inch less front shoulder room than the "smaller" Malibu. Likewise, the Cadenza's front row dimensions are within fractions of an inch of the Optima's. If you're seeking more front seat room than in a midsize sedan, you won't find it in these cars. To be fair, midsize sedans have grown. Both the Cadenza and LaCrosse have comfortable front seats, with the Buick's cushion perhaps slightly cushier. Take a turn aggressively, though, and you're much more likely to slide off the Buick's non-bucket, as it provides hardly any lateral support. The Cadenza's bolsters are more effective. The payoff for the additional size of these largish sedans can be found in the back seat, where each offers about two inches more legroom than its junior partner. On paper, the Kia Cadenza offers only slightly more total legroom than the Buick LaCrosse. In reality, it offers much more. With the front seat positioned for my 30-inch inseam (I'm not long of leg), I had about ten inches of knee room in the Kia's back seat. The Kia's rear seat cushion is also a little more supportive and comfortable than the Buick's. Not so good: in both cars there's not enough space under the front seats for the rear seat passengers' feet, essentially robbing them of about a half-foot of legroom. This design flaw is more the rule than the exception in upscale sedans. Still, it's not right. see full Kia Cadenza review

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