Model Year | 2012 | 2006 | |
Model | Ford Flex | Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport | |
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 | 5-speed manual | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Wagon | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 117.9 in | 99.4 in | 18.5 in |
Length | 202.3 in | 175.4 in | 26.9 in |
Width | 75.9 in | 66.7 in | 9.2 in |
Height | 67.6 in | 58.5 in | 9.1 in |
Curb Weight | 4839 lb. | 3247 lb. | 1592 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.2 gal. | 15.9 gal. | 3.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 41.8 in | 39.7 in | 2.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.4 in | 52.7 in | 5.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.4 in | 53.3 in | 2.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.8 in | 42.9 in | -2.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 40.5 in | 37.3 in | 3.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.1 in | 52.9 in | 4.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.0 in | 51.7 in | 3.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 44.3 in | 33.7 in | 10.6 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) | 76.6 in (over 2 rows) | 41.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 19.4 ft3 | 27.9 ft3 | -8.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 45.0 ft3 | 27.9 | 17.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 86.7 ft3 | 61.6 ft3 | 25.1 ft3 |
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 Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr Wagon 173-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
Body hugging front seats see full Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport review |
2006 Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 173-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
I know it is a smaller sedan, but even with the front seats shoved up to that your knees are in the dashboard, that leaves just enough room for an average human in back. Under normal front seat conditions, crushed knees in back. see full Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 230hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
Seats are very large and not built for comfort for a thinner person. see full Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport review |
2006 | 4dr Wagon turbocharged 230hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
The rear seat leg room is too small for American sized adults. A little more room would have made this car a lot more livable when family comes to town. This may be THE reason why I upgrade to a midsize car once this car dies. see full Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport review |