Model Year | 2012 | 2007 | |
Model | Ford Flex | Pontiac Vibe | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 117.9 in | 102.4 in | 15.5 in |
Length | 202.3 in | 171.9 in | 30.4 in |
Width | 75.9 in | 69.9 in | 6 in |
Height | 67.6 in | 62.2 in | 5.4 in |
Curb Weight | 4471 lb. | 2701 lb. | 1770 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.2 gal. | 13.2 gal. | 6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 41.8 in | 40.6 in | 1.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.4 in | 53.2 in | 5.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.4 in | 51.7 in | 3.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.8 in | 41.8 in | -1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 40.5 in | 39.8 in | 0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.1 in | 52.6 in | 4.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.0 in | 47.8 in | 7.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 44.3 in | 36.3 in | 8 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) | 78.1 in (over 2 rows) | 40.4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 19.4 ft3 | 19.3 ft3 | 0.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 45.0 ft3 | 19.3 | 25.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 86.7 ft3 | 54.1 ft3 | 32.6 ft3 |
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 |
2007 Pontiac Vibe Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Hatch 126-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Room for a 6 foot 4 inch person see full Pontiac Vibe review |
2008 | 4dr Hatch 126-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
room to move see full Pontiac Vibe review |
2006 | 4dr Hatch 126-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
. see full Pontiac Vibe review |
2007 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 |