Model Year | 2012 | 2010 | |
Model | Ford Flex | Kia Forte | |
Engine | turbocharged 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 265 kW@5500 475 Nm@1500 |
2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 129 kW@6000 228 Nm@4000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed manual | |
Drivetrain | AWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,995 mm | 2,649 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 5,138 mm | 4,529 mm | 1 mm |
Width | 1,928 mm | 1,775 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,717 mm | 1,461 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 2,195 kg | 1,294 kg | 1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 73 L | 52 L | 21 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,062 mm | 1,016 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,483 mm | 1,415 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,407 mm | 1,346 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,036 mm | 1,100 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,029 mm | 960 mm | -959 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,450 mm | 1,389 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,397 mm | 1,354 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 1,125 mm | 889 mm | -888 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) | 1,989 mm (over 2 rows) | 2 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 549 L | 416 L | 133 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,274 L | 14.7 | -13.7 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,455 L | 14.7 | -12.7 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 |
2010 Kia Forte Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Sedan 156-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Plenty of room, indeed there may be too much room as it is a bit of a reach to unlock the passenger side door, almost impossible to adjust the passenger door mirror and lower the passenger window? Forget it. Plenty of elbow room. see full Kia Forte review |
2011 | 4dr Sedan 156-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
My Jazz Bass, in its case, fits on the floor between the front and rear seats. Just like the front seats, there is plenty of room for two and adequate room for three. see full Kia Forte review |
2010 Kia Forte Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Hatch 156-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
I feel the seat is to far away from the wheel and the pedals are angled to steeply. The dead pedal is perfect though. see full Kia Forte review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 156-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
too small and too tight. see full Kia Forte review |