Model Year | 2011 | 2014 | |
Model | Ford Flex | Kia Sportage | |
Engine | turbocharged 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 355 hp@5500 350 lb-ft@1500 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 260 hp@6000 269 lb-ft@1850 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,995 mm | 2,639 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 5,138 mm | 4,440 mm | 1 mm |
Width | 1,928 mm | 1,854 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,717 mm | 1,636 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 2,195 kg | 1,626 kg | 1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 73 L | 55 L | 18 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,062 mm | 993 mm | -992 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,483 mm | 1,440 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,407 mm | 1,364 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,036 mm | 1,052 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,029 mm | 978 mm | -977 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,450 mm | 1,400 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,397 mm | 1,247 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 1,125 mm | 963 mm | -962 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) | 2,014 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 549 L | 739 L | -190 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,274 L | 26.1 | -25.1 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,455 L | 1,546 L | 1 L |
2011 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 |
everything 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 |
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 |
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 |
2011 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 |
2014 Kia Sportage Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2014 | 4dr SUV | Seats are just not comfortable for any trips lasting more than an hour. I'm 6'1 and my wife is 5'6" and we both found the seats to be uncomfortable on long trips see full Kia Sportage review |