Model Year | 2012 | 2018 | |
Model | Ford Flex | Kia Sportage | |
Engine | turbocharged 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 265 kW@5500 475 Nm@1500 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 179 kW@6000 353 Nm@1450 |
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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 | 2,670 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 5,138 mm | 4,481 mm | 1 mm |
Width | 1,928 mm | 1,854 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,717 mm | 1,646 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 2,195 kg | 1,708 kg | 1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 73 L | 62 L | 11 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,062 mm | 998 mm | -997 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,483 mm | 1,450 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,407 mm | 1,379 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,036 mm | 1,054 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,029 mm | 993 mm | -992 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,450 mm | 1,400 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,397 mm | 1,300 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 1,125 mm | 970 mm | -969 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) | 2,024 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 549 L | 869 L | -320 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,274 L | 30.7 | -29.7 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,455 L | 1,702 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 2018 Kia Sportage.