Model Year | 2012 | 2009 | |
Model | Ford Flex | Nissan Pathfinder | |
Engine | turbocharged 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 355 hp@5500 350 lb-ft@1500 |
5.6L V8 DOHC-4v 310 hp@5200 388 lb-ft@3400 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | 4WD w/low range | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,995 mm | 2,850 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 5,138 mm | 4,884 mm | 1 mm |
Width | 1,928 mm | 1,849 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,717 mm | 1,829 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 2,195 kg | 2,277 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 73 L | 80 L | -7 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,062 mm | 1,016 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,483 mm | 1,481 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,407 mm | 1,410 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,036 mm | 1,077 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,029 mm | 1,016 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,450 mm | 1,483 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,397 mm | 1,463 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 1,125 mm | 869 mm | -868 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 983 mm | 932 mm | 51 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,290 mm | 1,450 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 1,044 mm | 1,118 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 848 mm | 714 mm | 134 mm |
Total Legroom | 3,010 mm (over 3 rows) | 2,659 mm (over 3 rows) | 1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 549 L | 467 L | 82 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,274 L | 1,393 L | 0 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,455 L | 2,243 L | 0 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 |
2009 Nissan Pathfinder Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 266-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range |
The third row seating is only good for small children. see full Nissan Pathfinder review |