Model Year | 2013 | 2011 | |
Model | Ford Flex | Kia Optima | |
Engine | turbocharged 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 365 hp@5500 350 lb-ft@3500 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 274 hp@6000 269 lb-ft@1750 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 117.9 in | 110.0 in | 7.9 in |
Length | 201.8 in | 190.7 in | 11.1 in |
Width | 75.9 in | 72.1 in | 3.8 in |
Height | 68.0 in | 57.3 in | 10.7 in |
Curb Weight | 4839 lb. | 3385 lb. | 1454 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.2 gal. | 18.5 gal. | 0.7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 41.8 in | 40.0 in | 1.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.4 in | 57.2 in | 1.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.5 in | 54.7 in | 0.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.8 in | 45.5 in | -4.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 40.5 in | 37.6 in | 2.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.1 in | 55.7 in | 2.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.0 in | 54.5 in | 0.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 44.3 in | 34.7 in | 9.6 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 | 33.3 in | 0.0 in | 33.3 in |
Total Legroom | 118.4 in (over 3 rows) | 80.2 in (over 2 rows) | 38.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 20.0 ft3 | 15.4 ft3 | 4.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 43.2 ft3 | 15.4 | 27.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 83.2 ft3 | 15.4 ft3 | 67.8 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2013 Ford Flex.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2011 Kia Optima.