Model Year | 2011 | 2006 | |
Model | Ford Flex | Nissan Altima | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 117.9 in | 110.2 in | 7.7 in |
Length | 202.3 in | 192.3 in | 10 in |
Width | 75.9 in | 70.4 in | 5.5 in |
Height | 67.6 in | 57.9 in | 9.7 in |
Curb Weight | 4471 lb. | 3041 lb. | 1430 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.2 gal. | 20.0 gal. | -0.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 41.8 in | 40.8 in | 1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.4 in | 56.3 in | 2.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.4 in | 53.0 in | 2.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.8 in | 43.9 in | -3.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 40.5 in | 37.6 in | 2.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.1 in | 56.0 in | 1.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.0 in | 54.5 in | 0.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 44.3 in | 36.4 in | 7.9 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) | 80.3 in (over 2 rows) | 38.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 19.4 ft3 | 15.6 ft3 | 3.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 45.0 ft3 | 15.6 | 29.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 86.7 ft3 | 15.6 ft3 | 71.1 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 |
2006 Nissan Altima Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 158-horsepower 2.5L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
People who get into the back seat rant and rave about how much room they have, even with my seat all the way back. see full Nissan Altima review |
2005 | 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.5L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Big accommodating backseat. see full Nissan Altima review |
2006 Nissan Altima Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
Cramp for a midsized sedan. see full Nissan Altima review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
front seat squirm!!!! many people have it and it annoys me. see full Nissan Altima review |