Toyota Highlander (2010) vs. Ford Flex (2011) Specs

vs.

◆

2010 Toyota Highlander and 2011 Ford Flex Specifications

Model Year	2010	2011
Model	Toyota Highlander	Ford Flex
Engine	3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 270 hp@6200 248 lb-ft@4700	turbocharged 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 355 hp@5500 350 lb-ft@1500
Transmission	5-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	AWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	109.8 in	117.9 in	-8.1 in
Length	188.4 in	202.3 in	-13.9 in
Width	75.2 in	75.9 in	-0.7 in
Height	68.1 in	67.6 in	0.5 in
Curb Weight	3979 lb.	4839 lb.	-860 lb.
Fuel Capacity	19.2 gal.	19.2 gal.	0 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	40.6 in	41.8 in	-1.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	59.7 in	58.4 in	1.3 in
Hip Room, Row 1	56.7 in	55.4 in	1.3 in
Legroom, Row 1	43.2 in	40.8 in	2.4 in
Headroom, Row 2	40.1 in	40.5 in	-0.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	59.5 in	57.1 in	2.4 in
Hip Room, Row 2	56.5 in	55.0 in	1.5 in
Legroom, Row 2	38.3 in	44.3 in	-6 in
Headroom, Row 3	36.3 in	38.7 in	-2.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3	55.0 in	50.8 in	4.2 in
Hip Room, Row 3	42.3 in	41.1 in	1.2 in
Legroom, Row 3	29.2 in	33.4 in	-4.2 in
Total Legroom	110.7 in (over 3 rows)	118.5 in (over 3 rows)	-7.8 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	10.3 ft³	19.4 ft³	-9.1 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	42.3 ft³	45.0 ft³	-2.7 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	95.4 ft³	86.7 ft³	8.7 ft³

2010 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2010	4dr SUV 187-horsepower 2.7L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Lots of room in the second row, including seats that recline and move back & forth. Having the third row as an option for occasional use was really the deciding factor. see full Toyota Highlander review

2010 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2011	4dr SUV 245-horsepower 3.5L V6 Hybrid CVT AWD	Third row minimal legroom see full Toyota Highlander review
2009	4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Only two seats in the 2nd row, very small leg room in the 3rd row. see full Toyota Highlander review
2009	4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	seats were hard and flat. Even top of the line luxury model seats were a big disappointment . . . one of the principal reasons we did not choose this vehicle see full Toyota Highlander review

2011 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
2010	4dr SUV 262-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD	everything see full Ford Flex review
2010	4dr SUV 262-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD	Very comfortable and easy to adjust front seats with good materials, good controls, and sufficient room to stretch out your legs. see full Ford Flex review
2010	4dr SUV 262-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD	Tons of rear leg room. Can accommodate basketball players see full Ford Flex review
2010	4dr SUV 262-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD	Plenty of room in the first and second rows. The third row will fit an adult, but is better for the kids. see full Ford Flex review

2011 Ford Flex Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2010	4dr SUV turbocharged 355hp 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Took awhile to think of something that could be improved but a bit larger area in the front drivers footwell would be appreciated. That's about it. see full Ford Flex review

See TrueDelta's information for all SUVs

See TrueDelta's information for all Toyota models.