Model Year | 2011 | 2008 | |
Model | Ford Flex | Pontiac Grand Prix | |
Engine | turbocharged 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 355 hp@5500 350 lb-ft@1500 |
5.3L V8 OHV-2v 303 hp@5600 323 lb-ft@4400 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 4-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 117.9 in | 110.5 in | 7.4 in |
Length | 202.3 in | 198.3 in | 4 in |
Width | 75.9 in | 71.6 in | 4.3 in |
Height | 67.6 in | 55.9 in | 11.7 in |
Curb Weight | 4839 lb. | 3600 lb. | 1239 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.2 gal. | 17.0 gal. | 2.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 41.8 in | 38.8 in | 3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.4 in | 58.0 in | 0.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.4 in | 54.5 in | 0.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.8 in | 42.2 in | -1.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 40.5 in | 36.2 in | 4.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.1 in | 54.8 in | 2.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.0 in | 54.3 in | 0.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 44.3 in | 36.2 in | 8.1 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) | 78.4 in (over 2 rows) | 40.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 19.4 ft3 | 16.0 ft3 | 3.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 45.0 ft3 | 16.0 | 29 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 86.7 ft3 | 16.0 ft3 | 70.7 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 |
2008 Pontiac Grand Prix Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 303-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Front of the GXP is great - heated leather seats, plenty of seat adjustments, and the controls are all pointed at the driver. Even on a 20 hour trip, I had no issues with discomfort. see full Pontiac Grand Prix review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 200-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Front seats are nicely bolstered and are adjustable in every aspect. see full Pontiac Grand Prix review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan supercharged 260hp 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
The seats support completely without the need to squirm around on ling trips see full Pontiac Grand Prix review |
2008 Pontiac Grand Prix Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 200-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Seats sit too low and are too hard. see full Pontiac Grand Prix review |