Model Year | 2012 | 2006 | |
Model | Ford Flex | Pontiac Vibe | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,995 mm | 2,601 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 5,138 mm | 4,366 mm | 1 mm |
Width | 1,928 mm | 1,775 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,717 mm | 1,580 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 2,028 kg | 1,225 kg | 1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 73 L | 50 L | 23 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,062 mm | 1,031 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,483 mm | 1,351 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,407 mm | 1,313 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,036 mm | 1,062 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,029 mm | 1,011 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,450 mm | 1,336 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,397 mm | 1,214 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 1,125 mm | 922 mm | -921 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) | 1,984 mm (over 2 rows) | 2 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 549 L | 547 L | 2 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,274 L | 19.3 | -18.3 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,455 L | 1,532 L | 1 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 |
2006 Pontiac Vibe Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr Hatch 126-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
. see full Pontiac Vibe review |
2005 | 4dr Hatch 126-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Leather seats have been durable and relatively comfortable although no lumbar control, which would have welcomed. Despite some reviews saying driving position is odd, it fits me just fine and I like being able to simply get it--I don't have to climb up as in a SUV and I don't have to get down, as in a sedan. Rear seat room is amazing for such a small car. see full Pontiac Vibe review |
2006 Pontiac Vibe Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr Hatch 126-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
It would only fit the 2 kids in their seat. There is a 3rd belt, but the car seats took up the space where the adult would go between them. see full Pontiac Vibe review |
2006 | 4dr Hatch 126-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Heating/cooling of the rear seats is poor. see full Pontiac Vibe review |
2005 | 4dr Hatch 126-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
The driver's seat lacks lumbar support. I made a minor modification to significantly improve the driver seat: I shaped a piece of upholstery foam to create lumbar support. I fit it under the seat cloth so it looks factory. Without it I was slouching and had back aches within 30 minutes of driving. My test drive was 10 minutes. My wife found an inadequate situation on the passenger seat. She needs a very upright seat back. That makes the headrest push her head forward. She uses a 2" thick piece of foam on the upper 2/3rd of the back rest to create a little space between her head and the headrest. see full Pontiac Vibe review |