Model Year | 2013 | 2008 | |
Model | Ford Flex | Toyota Highlander | |
Engine | turbocharged 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 272 kW@5500 475 Nm@3500 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 201 kW@6200 336 Nm@4700 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,995 mm | 2,789 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 5,126 mm | 4,785 mm | 1 mm |
Width | 1,928 mm | 1,910 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,727 mm | 1,730 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 2,195 kg | 1,895 kg | 1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 73 L | 73 L | 0 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,062 mm | 1,031 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,483 mm | 1,516 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,410 mm | 1,440 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,036 mm | 1,097 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,029 mm | 1,019 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,476 mm | 1,511 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,397 mm | 1,435 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 1,125 mm | 973 mm | -972 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 983 mm | 922 mm | 61 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,290 mm | 1,397 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 1,044 mm | 1,074 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 846 mm | 742 mm | 104 mm |
Total Legroom | 3,007 mm (over 3 rows) | 2,812 mm (over 3 rows) | 1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 566 L | 292 L | 274 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,223 L | 1,198 L | 0 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,356 L | 2,701 L | 0 L |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2013 Ford Flex.
2008 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Third row seating and 2nd row has more leg room than the Murano by about 1". see full Toyota Highlander review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
4 cup holders see full Toyota Highlander review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Limo-like leg room and captains chairs see full Toyota Highlander review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 209-horsepower 3.3L V6 Hybrid CVT AWD |
The widest seats of all Midsize SUVs (X5, Q7, Tourag, Cayenne, etc.) see full Toyota Highlander review |
2008 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
seats were hard and flat. Even top of the line luxury model seats were a big disappointment . . . one of the principal reasons we did not choose this vehicle see full Toyota Highlander review |
2009 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Only two seats in the 2nd row, very small leg room in the 3rd row. see full Toyota Highlander review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
3rd row seat is full bench seat and individual side can not be raised or lowered independently. Access and available room much less than MDX. see full Toyota Highlander review |