2017 Ford Flex vs 2017 Land Rover Range Rover Sport

2017 Ford Flex

2017 Land Rover Range Rover Sport

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FWD SE

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
FWD SE	16	23	$28,974	$30,025
FWD SEL	16	23	$31,257	$32,730
AWD SEL	16	22	$33,119	$34,680
FWD Limited	16	23	$36,509	$38,230
AWD Limited	16	22	$38,372	$40,180
AWD Limited EcoBoost	15	21	$41,093	$43,030

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V6 Supercharged SE

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
V6 Supercharged SE	17	23	$61,711	$65,650
Td6 Diesel SE	22	28	$63,591	$67,650
V6 Supercharged HSE	17	23	$66,411	$70,650
Td6 Diesel HSE	22	28	$68,291	$72,650
V6 Supercharged HSE Dynamic	17	23	$75,341	$80,150
V8 Supercharged	14	19	$75,811	$80,650
V8 Supercharged Dynamic	14	19	$78,706	$83,730
V8 Supercharged Automaticbiography	14	19	$88,783	$94,450
V8 Supercharged SVR	14	19	$104,669	$111,350

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$28,974

$61,711

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$30,025

$65,650

Monthly Payment Estimate

$500 / month

$1094 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

6.2

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2017 Ford Flex is a spacious family hauler with a style all its own. It lacks the fuel economy of some of the competitors, but beauty doesn't come without effort.

Blending sport and utility like almost no other SUV, the 2017 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is impressive in any configuration.

TCC Likes

One-of-a-kind looks
Good powertrains from top to bottom
Great front seats

Serene and stately...
...but can perform when called upon, both on and off road
Gorgeous interior

TCC Dislikes

Can get expensive in a hurry
Styling, party of one
Base infotainment isn't great

Price climbs very, very fast
"+2" seating is only for kids, only for very short trips
We'll miss the HST

Fuel Economy

City

16 mpg

17 mpg

Highway

23 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Standard Sport Utility Vehicles 2WD

Standard Sport Utility Vehicles 4WD

Interior Dimensions

Front Leg Room (in)

40.8

42.2

Third Head Room (in)

38.7

Front Hip Room (in)

55.5

Third Shoulder Room (in)

50.8

Second Leg Room (in)

44.3

Passenger Capacity

Front Head Room (in)

41.8

39.5

Second Hip Room (in)

Front Shoulder Room (in)

58.4

60.7

Third Leg Room (in)

33.3

Second Head Room (in)

40.5

39.1

Third Hip Room (in)

41.1

Second Shoulder Room (in)

58.1

59.5

Passenger Volume (ft³)

155.8

Exterior Dimensions

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

75.9

78.1

Track Width, Front (in)

65.4

66.5

Min Ground Clearance (in)

5.9

7.9

Wheelbase (in)

117.9

115.1

Height, Overall (in)

70.1

Track Width, Rear (in)

65.4

66.3

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

83.2

62.2

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

27.7

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

43.2

27.7

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in)

73.7

Cargo Area Width @ Beltline (in)

50.6

Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)

30.2

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in)

41.1

Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in)

Brakes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

13.8

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.8

13.8

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

18.6

27.7

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

40.7

39.7

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Tires

Rear Tire Size

P235/60TR17

P255/50VR19

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P235/60TR17

P255/50VR19

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Trailering

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

2000

7716

Maximum Trailering Capacity (lbs)

2000

7716

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

200

772

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

200

772

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

2000

7716

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

4439

4727

Wheels

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

17 X 7.5

19 X 9

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

17 X 7.5

19 X 9

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

650

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

175

Engine

Displacement

3.5 L/213

3.0 L/183

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

287 @ 6500

340 @ 6500

Engine Type

Regular Unleaded V-6

Intercooled Supercharger Premium Unleaded V-6

Fuel System

Sequential MPI

Gasoline Direct Injection

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

254 @ 4000

332 @ 3500

Engine Order Code

998

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Transmission

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.39

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.84

2.10

Trans Type

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

Four Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

1.29

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

2.88

3.32

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.87

3.13

Trans Order Code

44J

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.41

1.67

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.74

1.00

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.48

4.70

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.67

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.84

Summary

Vehicle Name

Ford Flex

Land Rover Range Rover Sport

Body Style

Sport Utility

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front

Strut

Double Wishbone

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Double Wishbone

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Emissions

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

9.2

Crash Test Ratings

Overall Rating

Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger

Overall Side Crash Rating

Side Barrier Rating

Side Barrier Rating Driver

Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat

Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Rear Seat

Rollover Rating

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