Model Year | 2011 | 2008 | |
Model | Ford Flex | Nissan Sentra | |
Engine | turbocharged 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 265 kW@5500 475 Nm@1500 |
2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 149 kW@6600 244 Nm@5200 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed manual | |
Drivetrain | AWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,995 mm | 2,685 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 5,138 mm | 4,567 mm | 1 mm |
Width | 1,928 mm | 1,791 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,717 mm | 1,511 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 2,195 kg | 1,396 kg | 1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 73 L | 55 L | 18 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,062 mm | 1,031 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,483 mm | 1,445 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,407 mm | 1,374 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,036 mm | 1,077 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,029 mm | 947 mm | -946 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,450 mm | 1,400 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,397 mm | 1,346 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 1,125 mm | 876 mm | -875 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) | 1,953 mm (over 2 rows) | 2 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 549 L | 371 L | 178 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,274 L | 13.1 | -12.1 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,455 L | 13.1 | -11.1 L |
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 |
2008 Nissan Sentra Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 2.0L I4 CVT FWD |
Very roomy rear seats that fold for access to the trunk. see full Nissan Sentra review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 2.0L I4 CVT FWD |
drivers seat very adjustable see full Nissan Sentra review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 2.0L I4 CVT FWD |
Have leather, great lumbar support, driven over 10hrs, like nothing. see full Nissan Sentra review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 2.0L I4 CVT FWD |
Lumbar support exactly how I like it. Legs dont fall asleep after long drive. Cool cloth and comfortable lateral support and perfect driving position. see full Nissan Sentra review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 177-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
Large for this class of car see full Nissan Sentra review |
2008 Nissan Sentra Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 2.0L I4 CVT FWD |
Seats are hard. Headrest forces your head to bend too far forward. Sculpted seat backs forces your shoulders too far forward from your spine. see full Nissan Sentra review |