Model Year | 2013 | 2017 | |
Model | Ford Flex | Subaru Forester | |
Engine | turbocharged 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 365 hp@5500 350 lb-ft@3500 |
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 | 117.9 in | 103.9 in | 14 in |
Length | 201.8 in | 180.9 in | 20.9 in |
Width | 75.9 in | 70.7 in | 5.2 in |
Height | 68.0 in | 66.4 in | 1.6 in |
Curb Weight | 4839 lb. | 3624 lb. | 1215 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 | 55.5 in | 53.9 in | 1.6 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 | 58.1 in | 56.5 in | 1.6 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 | 33.3 in | 0.0 in | 33.3 in |
Total Legroom | 118.4 in (over 3 rows) | 81 in (over 2 rows) | 37.4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 20.0 ft3 | 34.4 ft3 | -14.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 43.2 ft3 | 34.4 | 8.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 83.2 ft3 | 74.7 ft3 | 8.5 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2013 Ford Flex.
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 |