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Ford Flex (2011) vs. Subaru Forester (2010) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2011 Ford Flex and 2010 Subaru Forester specs.

2011 Ford Flex and 2010 Subaru Forester Specifications

Model Year 2011 2010  
Model Ford Flex Subaru Forester  
Engine turbocharged
3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
355 hp@5500
350 lb-ft@1500
turbocharged
2.5L H4
DOHC-4v
224 hp@5600
226 lb-ft@3600
 
Transmission 6-speed shiftable automatic 4-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain AWD AWD  
Body 4dr SUV 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 117.9 in 103.0 in 14.9 in
Length 202.3 in 179.5 in 22.8 in
Width 75.9 in 70.1 in 5.8 in
Height 67.6 in 65.9 in 1.7 in
Curb Weight 4839 lb. 3440 lb. 1399 lb.
Fuel Capacity 19.2 gal. 16.9 gal. 2.3 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 41.8 in 41.6 in 0.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 58.4 in 56.1 in 2.3 in
Hip Room, Row 1 55.4 in 0.0 in 55.4 in
Legroom, Row 1 40.8 in 43.1 in -2.3 in
Headroom, Row 2 40.5 in 40.0 in 0.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 57.1 in 55.6 in 1.5 in
Hip Room, Row 2 55.0 in 0.0 in 55 in
Legroom, Row 2 44.3 in 38.0 in 6.3 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) 81.1 in (over 2 rows) 37.4 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 19.4 ft3 33.5 ft3 -14.1 ft3
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 45.0 ft3 33.5 11.5 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 86.7 ft3 68.3 ft3 18.4 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 Ford Flex

2011 Ford Flex Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2010 Subaru Forester

2010 Subaru Forester Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2011 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4
4-speed shiftable automatic AWD
The rear seat room is generous. see full Subaru Forester review
2010 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4
4-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Enough room to feel comfortable, even at 6 feet tall. The fact that the Premium Trim package allows rear seats to recline a bit helps a lot as well. see full Subaru Forester review
2010 4dr SUV turbocharged 224hp 2.5L H4
4-speed shiftable automatic AWD
leather seat "baquet" has very good lateral control, but leather is slippery on braking see full Subaru Forester review
2009 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4
4-speed shiftable automatic AWD
ample rear seat room for car seats and adults alike see full Subaru Forester review
2009 4dr SUV turbocharged 224hp 2.5L H4
4-speed shiftable automatic AWD
well padded and shaped, power seat controls allows good positioning. see full Subaru Forester review
2009 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4
4-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Lost of room for the kids. see full Subaru Forester review
2009 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4
5-speed manual AWD
It fits my kids (three) better than 2001 Outback, the rear seat "hump" is less proeminent than in other Subaru models (Outback namely), good hip and shoulder room see full Subaru Forester review
2009 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4
5-speed manual AWD
Big enough for growing children; enough leg room for tall driver see full Subaru Forester review
2009 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4
4-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Easily fits people over 6 foot in fron with plenty of room in back for passengers - much better than previous generation Forester. see full Subaru Forester review
2009 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4
4-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Rear seats are very comfortable, lots of space, excellent for wife and kid. see full Subaru Forester review
2010 Subaru Forester Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2009 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4
4-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Great for an average women. Too narrow for fit 6 foot man, especially in the back cushion. see full Subaru Forester review
 
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