Kia Optima (2015) vs. Ford Flex (2012) Specs

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2015 Kia Optima and 2012 Ford Flex Specifications

Model Year	2015	2012
Model	Kia Optima	Ford Flex
Engine	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 274 hp@6000 269 lb-ft@1650	turbocharged 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 355 hp@5500 350 lb-ft@1500
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	AWD
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	110.0 in	117.9 in	-7.9 in
Length	190.7 in	202.3 in	-11.6 in
Width	72.1 in	75.9 in	-3.8 in
Height	57.9 in	67.6 in	-9.7 in
Curb Weight	3468 lb.	4839 lb.	-1371 lb.
Fuel Capacity	18.5 gal.	19.2 gal.	-0.7 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	40.0 in	41.8 in	-1.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	57.3 in	58.4 in	-1.1 in
Hip Room, Row 1	54.7 in	55.4 in	-0.7 in
Legroom, Row 1	45.5 in	40.8 in	4.7 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.6 in	40.5 in	-2.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	55.7 in	57.1 in	-1.4 in
Hip Room, Row 2	54.5 in	55.0 in	-0.5 in
Legroom, Row 2	34.7 in	44.3 in	-9.6 in
Headroom, Row 3	0.0 in	38.7 in	-38.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3	0.0 in	50.8 in	-50.8 in
Hip Room, Row 3	0.0 in	41.1 in	-41.1 in
Legroom, Row 3	0.0 in	33.4 in	-33.4 in
Total Legroom	80.2 in (over 2 rows)	118.5 in (over 3 rows)	-38.3 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	15.4 ft³	19.4 ft³	-4 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	15.4	45.0 ft³	-29.6
Cargo Volume, Maximum	15.4 ft³	86.7 ft³	-71.3 ft³

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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

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