Ford Flex (2011) vs. Subaru Forester (2018) Specs

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2011 Ford Flex and 2018 Subaru Forester Specifications

Model Year	2011	2018
Model	Ford Flex	Subaru Forester
Engine	turbocharged 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 355 hp@5500 350 lb-ft@1500	turbocharged 2.0L H4 DOHC-4v 250 hp@5600 258 lb-ft@2000
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	8-speed shiftable CVT
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	117.9 in	103.9 in	14 in
Length	202.3 in	180.9 in	21.4 in
Width	75.9 in	70.7 in	5.2 in
Height	67.6 in	66.4 in	1.2 in
Curb Weight	4839 lb.	3653 lb.	1186 lb.
Fuel Capacity	19.2 gal.	15.9 gal.	3.3 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	41.8 in	41.4 in	0.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	58.4 in	57.0 in	1.4 in
Hip Room, Row 1	55.4 in	53.9 in	1.5 in
Legroom, Row 1	40.8 in	43.0 in	-2.2 in
Headroom, Row 2	40.5 in	39.8 in	0.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	57.1 in	56.5 in	0.6 in
Hip Room, Row 2	55.0 in	53.0 in	2 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 in (over 2 rows)	37.5 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	19.4 ft³	34.4 ft³	-15 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	45.0 ft³	34.4	10.6 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	86.7 ft³	74.7 ft³	12 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

2018 Subaru Forester Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2017	4dr SUV turbocharged 250hp 2.0L H4 8-speed shiftable CVT AWD	- Terrible front seat support - The cushions are too short - It's not noticeable on a test drive right away. I would not have bought the car! Test drive extensively! - Surfaces where your elbows would lay are too hard - I purchased foam pads to make it feel better. - Tall drivers like myself will struggle with the telescoping wheel's short extension range. - It is hard to get into a fully comfortable driving position. The memory seats in the XT help somewhat by retaining your seat settings if moved. - Front seat cushions are too short - Yes I said this twice - Front seat cushions are too short - Yes I said this THREE times! Subaru are you listening? The front seat cushions are WAY TOO SHORT! see full Subaru Forester review

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