Model Year | 2008 | 2019 | |
Model | Saturn AURA | Ford Flex | |
Engine | 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 252 hp@6300 251 lb-ft@3200 |
turbocharged 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 365 hp@5500 350 lb-ft@3500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.3 in | 117.9 in | -5.6 in |
Length | 190.9 in | 201.8 in | -10.9 in |
Width | 70.3 in | 75.9 in | -5.6 in |
Height | 57.6 in | 68.0 in | -10.4 in |
Curb Weight | 3660 lb. | 4839 lb. | -1179 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.0 gal. | 19.2 gal. | -3.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.4 in | 41.8 in | -2.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.9 in | 58.4 in | -2.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.0 in | 55.5 in | -2.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.2 in | 40.8 in | 1.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.4 in | 40.5 in | -3.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.0 in | 58.1 in | -4.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.2 in | 55.0 in | -2.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 44.3 in | -6.7 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 | 33.3 in | -33.3 in |
Total Legroom | 79.8 in (over 2 rows) | 118.4 in (over 3 rows) | -38.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.9 ft3 | 20.0 ft3 | -5.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 14.9 | 43.2 ft3 | -28.3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 14.9 ft3 | 83.2 ft3 | -68.3 ft3 |
2008 Saturn AURA Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Comfortable for tall people. Lots of front seat legroom and headroom. Telescopic steering. Centre armrest adjusts nicely, I can drive with both elbows resting and still hold steering wheel. see full Saturn AURA review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 219-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
The seats fit me well and I find I can drive for hours without discomfort. see full Saturn AURA review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 252-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Tilt/telescoping. Power and heated. They hold you in place in curves better than a sedan usually does. see full Saturn AURA review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 252-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Lots of room for legs and headroom, even for a tall person. Everything seems to be reachable. see full Saturn AURA review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 252-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
It has plenty of room for legs and is comfortable. see full Saturn AURA review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 252-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The seats have sufficient support for longer trips. see full Saturn AURA review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 224-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Plenty of room. see full Saturn AURA review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 252-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
My legs are very very long. tried Honda Accord, Nissan Altima and Nissan Maxima. Sit in this, drive it, buy it. its that simple. see full Saturn AURA review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 252-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Leather and room. heated seats. Killer stock audio system. see full Saturn AURA review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 252-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
It is obvious that a lot of thought was poured into the design of the rear seat area and the effect is outstanding see full Saturn AURA review |
2008 Saturn AURA Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 252-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Less leg room than the Milan and I had less headroom because of the installed sunroof. see full Saturn AURA review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 252-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The Aura had less rear headroom. When I set in the rear seat, my head was right against the edge of the rear glass mounting. see full Saturn AURA review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 252-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Rear seat room is adequate for normal sized adults. see full Saturn AURA review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 224-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Difficult to enter and exit. Low roof bangs head, B post trim causes bruising for tall driver when entering see full Saturn AURA review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2019 Ford Flex.