Model Year | 2012 | 2018 | |
Model | Ford Flex | Volkswagen Golf / GTI | |
Engine | turbocharged 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 265 kW@5500 475 Nm@1500 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 215 kW@5400 380 Nm@1800 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 7-speed automated manual | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Wagon | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,995 mm | 2,629 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 5,138 mm | 4,567 mm | 1 mm |
Width | 1,928 mm | 1,798 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,717 mm | 1,481 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 2,195 kg | 1,579 kg | 1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 73 L | 50 L | 23 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,062 mm | 980 mm | -979 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,483 mm | 1,420 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,407 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,036 mm | 1,046 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,029 mm | 980 mm | -979 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,450 mm | 1,369 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,397 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 1,125 mm | 904 mm | -903 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) | 1,951 mm (over 2 rows) | 2 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 549 L | 861 L | -312 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,274 L | 30.4 | -29.4 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,455 L | 1,883 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2018 Volkswagen Golf / GTI.