Model Year | 2012 | 2006 | |
Model | Ford Flex | Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport | |
Engine | turbocharged 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 265 kW@5500 475 Nm@1500 |
turbocharged 2.5L H4 DOHC-4v 169 kW@5600 319 Nm@3600 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed manual | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Wagon | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,995 mm | 2,525 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 5,138 mm | 4,455 mm | 1 mm |
Width | 1,928 mm | 1,694 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,717 mm | 1,486 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 2,195 kg | 1,473 kg | 1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 73 L | 60 L | 13 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,062 mm | 1,008 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,483 mm | 1,339 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,407 mm | 1,354 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,036 mm | 1,090 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,029 mm | 947 mm | -946 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,450 mm | 1,344 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,397 mm | 1,313 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) | 1,946 mm (over 2 rows) | 2 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 549 L | 790 L | -241 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,274 L | 27.9 | -26.9 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,455 L | 1,744 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 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 |