Model Year | 2018 | 2017 | |
Model | Ford Flex | Volkswagen Beetle | |
Engine | turbocharged 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 365 hp@5500 350 lb-ft@3500 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 210 hp@5300 207 lb-ft@1700 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed automated manual | |
Drivetrain | AWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 2dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 117.9 in | 100.0 in | 17.9 in |
Length | 201.8 in | 168.4 in | 33.4 in |
Width | 75.9 in | 71.2 in | 4.7 in |
Height | 68.0 in | 58.5 in | 9.5 in |
Curb Weight | 4839 lb. | 3104 lb. | 1735 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.2 gal. | 14.5 gal. | 4.7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 41.8 in | 39.4 in | 2.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.4 in | 55.3 in | 3.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.5 in | 0.0 in | 55.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.8 in | 41.3 in | -0.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 40.5 in | 37.1 in | 3.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.1 in | 49.0 in | 9.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.0 in | 0.0 in | 55 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 44.3 in | 31.4 in | 12.9 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) | 72.7 in (over 2 rows) | 45.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 20.0 ft3 | 15.4 ft3 | 4.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 43.2 ft3 | 15.4 | 27.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 83.2 ft3 | 29.9 ft3 | 53.3 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2018 Ford Flex.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2017 Volkswagen Beetle.