Model Year | 2012 | 2008 | |
Model | Ford Flex | Mercury Sable | |
Engine | turbocharged 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 355 hp@5500 350 lb-ft@1500 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 263 hp@6250 249 lb-ft@4500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 117.9 in | 112.9 in | 5 in |
Length | 202.3 in | 202.1 in | 0.2 in |
Width | 75.9 in | 74.5 in | 1.4 in |
Height | 67.6 in | 61.5 in | 6.1 in |
Curb Weight | 4839 lb. | 3820 lb. | 1019 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.2 gal. | 20.0 gal. | -0.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 41.8 in | 39.6 in | 2.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.4 in | 57.8 in | 0.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.4 in | 53.7 in | 1.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.8 in | 41.3 in | -0.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 40.5 in | 38.8 in | 1.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.1 in | 57.6 in | -0.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.0 in | 53.6 in | 1.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 44.3 in | 41.2 in | 3.1 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) | 82.5 in (over 2 rows) | 36 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 19.4 ft3 | 21.2 ft3 | -1.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 45.0 ft3 | 21.2 | 23.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 86.7 ft3 | 21.2 ft3 | 65.5 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 |
2008 Mercury Sable Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
nice large car, easy for baby car seat and plenty of leg room for adults see full Mercury Sable review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
roomy seats and you sit up a bit for good visabilty see full Mercury Sable review |