Model Year | 2012 | 2017 | |
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 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable CVT | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,995 mm | 2,639 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 5,138 mm | 4,595 mm | 1 mm |
Width | 1,928 mm | 1,796 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,717 mm | 1,687 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 2,195 kg | 1,644 kg | 1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 73 L | 60 L | 13 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,062 mm | 1,052 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,483 mm | 1,448 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,407 mm | 1,369 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,036 mm | 1,092 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,029 mm | 1,011 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,450 mm | 1,435 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,397 mm | 1,346 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 1,125 mm | 965 mm | -964 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) | 2,057 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 549 L | 974 L | -425 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,274 L | 34.4 | -33.4 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,455 L | 2,115 L | 0 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 |
2017 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 |