Model Year | 2012 | 2009 | |
Model | Ford Flex | Kia Sorento | |
Engine | turbocharged 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 355 hp@5500 350 lb-ft@1500 |
3.8L V6 DOHC-4v 262 hp@6000 260 lb-ft@4500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,995 mm | 2,710 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 5,138 mm | 4,590 mm | 1 mm |
Width | 1,928 mm | 1,862 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,717 mm | 1,730 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 2,195 kg | 1,859 kg | 1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 73 L | 80 L | -7 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,062 mm | 1,008 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,483 mm | 1,496 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,407 mm | 1,405 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,036 mm | 1,082 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,029 mm | 1,003 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,450 mm | 1,483 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,397 mm | 1,473 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 1,125 mm | 917 mm | -916 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) | 1,999 mm (over 2 rows) | 2 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 549 L | 898 L | -349 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,274 L | 31.7 | -30.7 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,455 L | 1,880 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 2009 Kia Sorento.