Model Year | 2012 | 2006 | |
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 230 hp@5600 235 lb-ft@3600 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 4-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,995 mm | 2,525 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 5,138 mm | 4,486 mm | 1 mm |
Width | 1,928 mm | 1,735 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,717 mm | 1,651 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 2,195 kg | 1,520 kg | 1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 73 L | 60 L | 13 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,062 mm | 1,011 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,483 mm | 1,359 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,407 mm | 1,311 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,036 mm | 1,107 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,029 mm | 1,008 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,450 mm | 1,361 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,397 mm | 1,311 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 1,125 mm | 856 mm | -855 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) | 1,963 mm (over 2 rows) | 2 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 549 L | 906 L | -357 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,274 L | 32.0 | -31 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,455 L | 1,634 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 Subaru Forester Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV 173-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed automatic AWD |
easy to find comfortable position; no problems driving over an hour or more; good upright position see full Subaru Forester review |
2005 | 4dr SUV 165-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
There is leg room. The seat is adjustable enough. see full Subaru Forester review |
2006 Subaru Forester Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 224hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
Front driver leg room is a little cramped from side to side. see full Subaru Forester review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 173-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed automatic AWD |
No thigh or lumbar support, seats hrad, minimal leg room for front passenger see full Subaru Forester review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 173-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed automatic AWD |
Not acceptable for an adult in any of the three rear seating positions see full Subaru Forester review |
2006 | 4dr SUV 173-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
Again, cramped and too small for larger people. see full Subaru Forester review |
2006 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 230hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
This is honesty the only complaint i have about the 2006 XT. The rear seat is a bit tight. We took three other adults on about a 4 hour trip and it was a tight fit - good thing we're good friends! My wife's 2009 Forester is much better in the rear legroom department. see full Subaru Forester review |
2005 | 4dr SUV 165-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed automatic AWD |
Rear seat is just too small, but that has been fixed for the 2009 models. The front seat, actually the cabin of the car is just a bit too narrow. It needs more elbow room. see full Subaru Forester review |
2005 | 4dr SUV 165-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed automatic AWD |
Not enough elbow room. see full Subaru Forester review |
2005 | 4dr SUV 165-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed automatic AWD |
Rear seat room is a bit tight for larger people. Car seats are a little tight in both rear and forward facing positions. see full Subaru Forester review |