Model Year | 2011 | 2013 | |
Model | Ford Flex | Lincoln MKZ | |
Engine | turbocharged 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 265 kW@5500 475 Nm@1500 |
3.7L V6 DOHC-4v 224 kW@6500 366 Nm@4000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,995 mm | 2,850 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 5,138 mm | 4,930 mm | 1 mm |
Width | 1,928 mm | 1,864 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,717 mm | 1,478 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 2,195 kg | 1,815 kg | 1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 73 L | 62 L | 11 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,062 mm | 963 mm | -962 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,483 mm | 1,466 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,407 mm | 1,400 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,036 mm | 1,062 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,029 mm | 930 mm | -929 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,450 mm | 1,405 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,397 mm | 1,367 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 1,125 mm | 940 mm | -939 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) | 2,002 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 549 L | 436 L | 113 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,274 L | 15.4 | -14.4 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,455 L | 15.4 | -13.4 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 |
2013 Lincoln MKZ Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2013 | Seat evaluations are highly subjective. For me, the MKZ's standard front seats are very good, but short of outstanding. Compared to the seats in the Fusion, they're more firmly contoured but have smaller side bolsters. The optional multi-contour seats might address the bolster deficit. But few people are going to drive this car in a manner that requires much lateral support. see full Lincoln MKZ review |
2013 Lincoln MKZ Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
Rear seat headroom and knee room are borderline tight in the Ford Fusion. In the Lincoln MKZ they're tighter still. Six-foot passengers might still fit, but not comfortably. Even without sufficient space for toes beneath its front seat, the Lexus ES's rear seat is far roomier. see full Lincoln MKZ review |
2013 Lincoln MKZ Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr Sedan 156-horsepower 2.5L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
I love driving in luxury, and this car delivers much of it. From the cooled/heated seats to the delicious feel of the leather seating surfaces, this car offers more than adequate comfort...and it is a luxury automobile after all. I would expect no less from Lincoln. see full Lincoln MKZ review |