Model Year | 2012 | 2009 | |
Model | Ford Flex | Subaru Legacy | |
Engine | turbocharged 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 355 hp@5500 350 lb-ft@1500 |
turbocharged 2.5L H4 DOHC-4v 243 hp@6000 241 lb-ft@3600 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,995 mm | 2,670 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 5,138 mm | 4,729 mm | 1 mm |
Width | 1,928 mm | 1,730 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,717 mm | 1,425 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 2,195 kg | 1,558 kg | 1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 73 L | 64 L | 9 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,062 mm | 1,003 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,483 mm | 1,382 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,407 mm | 1,295 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,036 mm | 1,120 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,029 mm | 927 mm | -926 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,450 mm | 1,364 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,397 mm | 1,336 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 1,125 mm | 861 mm | -860 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) | 1,981 mm (over 2 rows) | 2 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 549 L | 323 L | 226 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,274 L | 11.4 | -10.4 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,455 L | 11.4 | -9.4 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 |
2009 Subaru Legacy Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 6-speed manual AWD |
Good sized back seat, could fit two adults very comfortably with plenty of legroom. see full Subaru Legacy review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 265hp 2.5L H4 6-speed manual AWD |
I can put adults back there, unlike the previous 2 WRXs. see full Subaru Legacy review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 265hp 2.5L H4 6-speed manual AWD |
I can easily fit three our four six foot adults in the car comfortably. see full Subaru Legacy review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 265hp 2.5L H4 6-speed manual AWD |
I can easily fit three our four six foot adults in the car comfortably. see full Subaru Legacy review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 243hp 2.5L H4 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Well proportioned for american drivers see full Subaru Legacy review |
2009 Subaru Legacy Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 243hp 2.5L H4 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
not spacious, only can seat four mid size see full Subaru Legacy review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The headrests are leaned too far forward, pushing my head forward. Could not get a comfortable seating position. I had a headache and my neck hurt after about 10 minutes. It was even worse in the passenger seat. see full Subaru Legacy review |