Model Year | 2012 | 2015 | |
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 | 117.9 in | 103.9 in | 14 in |
Length | 202.3 in | 174.8 in | 27.5 in |
Width | 75.9 in | 73.0 in | 2.9 in |
Height | 67.6 in | 64.4 in | 3.2 in |
Curb Weight | 4839 lb. | 3585 lb. | 1254 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.2 gal. | 14.5 gal. | 4.7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 41.8 in | 39.1 in | 2.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.4 in | 56.7 in | 1.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.4 in | 53.7 in | 1.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.8 in | 41.4 in | -0.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 40.5 in | 38.5 in | 2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.1 in | 55.1 in | 2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.0 in | 49.1 in | 5.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 44.3 in | 37.9 in | 6.4 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 | 33.4 in | 0.0 in | 33.4 in |
Total Legroom | 118.5 in (over 3 rows) | 79.3 in (over 2 rows) | 39.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 19.4 ft3 | 26.1 ft3 | -6.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 45.0 ft3 | 26.1 | 18.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 86.7 ft3 | 54.6 ft3 | 32.1 ft3 |
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 |
2015 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 |