Model Year | 2013 | 2006 | |
Model | Ford Flex | Volvo V50 | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 287 hp@6500 254 lb-ft@4000 |
turbocharged 2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 218 hp@5000 236 lb-ft@1500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Wagon | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,995 mm | 2,639 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 5,126 mm | 4,514 mm | 1 mm |
Width | 1,928 mm | 1,770 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,727 mm | 1,453 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 2,106 kg | 1,609 kg | 1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 73 L | 60 L | 13 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,062 mm | 988 mm | -987 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,483 mm | 1,402 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,410 mm | 1,364 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,036 mm | 1,057 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,029 mm | 968 mm | -967 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,476 mm | 1,374 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,397 mm | 1,288 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 1,125 mm | 874 mm | -873 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 | 846 mm | 0 mm | 846 mm |
Total Legroom | 3,007 mm (over 3 rows) | 1,930 mm (over 2 rows) | 2 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 566 L | 776 L | -210 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,223 L | 27.4 | -26.4 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,356 L | 1,781 L | 1 L |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2013 Ford Flex.
2006 Volvo V50 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 168-horsepower 2.4L I5 5-speed manual FWD |
It has a lot of arm and leg room for a smaller car. see full Volvo V50 review |
2007 | 4dr Wagon 168-horsepower 2.4L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Front seat comfort is top notch. Lots of adjustments with power drivers seat. see full Volvo V50 review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 168-horsepower 2.4L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Very comfortable leather seats. Fully adjustable. see full Volvo V50 review |
2006 | 4dr Wagon turbocharged 218hp 2.5L I5 6-speed manual AWD |
They are the most comfortable seats I have ever had in a car - period. see full Volvo V50 review |
2005 | 4dr Wagon turbocharged 218hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Let me put it this way: road trip across Canada. Last day getting home drove 1,500kms in 15 hrs (including breaks, of course). No neck or back pain. The front seats are extremely comfortable. see full Volvo V50 review |
2006 Volvo V50 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 168-horsepower 2.4L I5 5-speed manual FWD |
Not a lot of room for tall adults. Good for kids. see full Volvo V50 review |
2007 | 4dr Wagon turbocharged 218hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Rear seat is for very small people or children only --no leg room. see full Volvo V50 review |
2006 | 4dr Wagon 168-horsepower 2.4L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
legroom too cramped see full Volvo V50 review |
2006 | 4dr Wagon 168-horsepower 2.4L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Volvo should be ashamed for such lousy seats. They know how to build great seats but they shortchanged the V50. see full Volvo V50 review |
2006 | 4dr Wagon 168-horsepower 2.4L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Too cramped. See previous comments about seats. see full Volvo V50 review |
2005 | 4dr Wagon turbocharged 218hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Good only for children. 3 adults are getting squeezed. see full Volvo V50 review |
2005 | 4dr Sedan 168-horsepower 2.4L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
really only good for kids see full Volvo V50 review |