Model Year | 2012 | 2011 | |
Model | Ford Flex | Mazda Mazda6 | |
Engine | turbocharged 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 355 hp@5500 350 lb-ft@1500 |
3.7L V6 DOHC-4v 272 hp@6250 269 lb-ft@4250 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 117.9 in | 109.8 in | 8.1 in |
Length | 202.3 in | 193.7 in | 8.6 in |
Width | 75.9 in | 72.4 in | 3.5 in |
Height | 67.6 in | 57.9 in | 9.7 in |
Curb Weight | 4839 lb. | 3547 lb. | 1292 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.2 gal. | 18.5 gal. | 0.7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 41.8 in | 39.4 in | 2.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.4 in | 57.3 in | 1.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.4 in | 55.1 in | 0.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.8 in | 42.5 in | -1.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 40.5 in | 37.3 in | 3.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.1 in | 56.5 in | 0.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.0 in | 55.9 in | -0.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 44.3 in | 38.0 in | 6.3 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) | 80.5 in (over 2 rows) | 38 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 19.4 ft3 | 16.6 ft3 | 2.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 45.0 ft3 | 16.6 | 28.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 86.7 ft3 | 16.6 ft3 | 70.1 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 |
2011 Mazda Mazda6 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
seats are medicore but with good additional seat support back does not hurt after long drive. see full Mazda Mazda6 review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
No back pain see full Mazda Mazda6 review |