Model Year | 2012 | 2011 | |
Model | Ford Flex | Nissan Maxima | |
Engine | turbocharged 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 265 kW@5500 475 Nm@1500 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 216 kW@6400 354 Nm@4400 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable CVT | |
Drivetrain | AWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,995 mm | 2,776 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 5,138 mm | 4,841 mm | 1 mm |
Width | 1,928 mm | 1,859 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,717 mm | 1,468 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 2,195 kg | 1,613 kg | 1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 73 L | 76 L | -3 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,062 mm | 978 mm | -977 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,483 mm | 1,430 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,407 mm | 1,356 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,036 mm | 1,113 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,029 mm | 925 mm | -924 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,450 mm | 1,400 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,397 mm | 1,369 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 1,125 mm | 879 mm | -878 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) | 1,991 mm (over 2 rows) | 2 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 549 L | 402 L | 147 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,274 L | 14.2 | -13.2 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,455 L | 14.2 | -12.2 L |
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 Nissan Maxima Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 290-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
Lumbar in the base model. Good side bolstering on bottom cushion and through the shoulders. Large range of adjustment and the wheel tilts and shifts. see full Nissan Maxima review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 290-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
Lots of room, soft seats. see full Nissan Maxima review |