Model Year | 2012 | 2017 | |
Model | Ford Flex | Kia Forte | |
Engine | turbocharged 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 265 kW@5500 475 Nm@1500 |
turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 150 kW@6000 264 Nm@1500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed manual | |
Drivetrain | AWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,995 mm | 2,700 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 5,138 mm | 4,351 mm | 1 mm |
Width | 1,928 mm | 1,781 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,717 mm | 1,450 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 2,195 kg | 1,350 kg | 1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 73 L | 50 L | 23 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,062 mm | 1,001 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,483 mm | 1,425 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,407 mm | 1,367 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,036 mm | 1,072 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,029 mm | 983 mm | -982 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,450 mm | 1,394 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,397 mm | 1,349 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 1,125 mm | 912 mm | -911 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) | 1,984 mm (over 2 rows) | 2 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 549 L | 657 L | -108 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,274 L | 23.2 | -22.2 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,455 L | 1,597 L | 1 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2017 Kia Forte.