Model Year | 2011 | 2015 | |
Model | Ford Flex | Mini Hardtop | |
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Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 117.9 in | 101.1 in | 16.8 in |
Length | 202.3 in | 157.4 in | 44.9 in |
Width | 75.9 in | 68.0 in | 7.9 in |
Height | 67.6 in | 56.1 in | 11.5 in |
Curb Weight | 4471 lb. | 2750 lb. | 1721 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.2 gal. | 10.6 gal. | 8.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 41.8 in | 39.9 in | 1.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.4 in | 51.2 in | 7.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.4 in | 0.0 in | 55.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.8 in | 41.4 in | -0.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 40.5 in | 37.5 in | 3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.1 in | 49.6 in | 7.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.0 in | 0.0 in | 55 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 44.3 in | 32.3 in | 12 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) | 73.7 in (over 2 rows) | 44.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 19.4 ft3 | 13.1 ft3 | 6.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 45.0 ft3 | 13.1 | 31.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 86.7 ft3 | 40.7 ft3 | 46 ft3 |
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 |
2015 Mini Hardtop Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
The 4 Door has 1.5 inches more rear legroom than the regular Hardtop, but 32.3 inches still isn't much. At 5-9, I can squeeze behind myself with perhaps an inch between my knees and the carved-out front seatbacks. Rear headroom is relatively abundant even though the seat cushion is mounted a comfortable height off the floor. The rear doors, though an improvement over the Clubman's single rear-hinged half-door, are still small and don't open wide. A Ford Fiesta ST might be at least as tight in the back seat, but the GTI, with 35.6 inches of rear legroom, is far roomier and easier to get into and out of. see full Mini Hardtop review |
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