Compare 2019 Ford Flex vs 2019 Subaru Ascent

2019 Ford Flex
2019 Subaru Ascent
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Limited AWD
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
Flex Limited AWD 16 22 $39,110 $40,740
Flex Limited EcoBoost AWD 15 21 $41,847 $43,590
Flex Limited FWD 16 23 $37,239 $38,790
Flex SE FWD 16 23 $29,658 $30,575
Flex SEL AWD 16 22 $33,831 $35,240
Flex SEL FWD 16 23 $31,958 $33,290
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2.4T 8-Passenger
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
Ascent 2.4T 8-Passenger 21 27 $30,027 $31,995
Ascent 2.4T Limited 7-Passenger 20 26 $36,414 $38,995
Ascent 2.4T Limited 8-Passenger 20 26 $36,414 $38,995
Ascent 2.4T Premium 7-Passenger 21 27 $32,028 $34,195
Ascent 2.4T Premium 8-Passenger 21 27 $32,028 $34,195
Ascent 2.4T Touring 7-Passenger 20 26 $41,601 $44,695

Pricing

Invoice Price
$39,110
$30,027

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price
$40,740
$31,995

Monthly Payment Estimate
$679 / month
$533 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating
5.2
6.8

TCC’s Bottom Line
The 2019 Ford Flex was a brilliant design in 2009, but it’s showing its age. The 2019 Subaru Ascent isn’t another quirky hatchback-wagon-crossover thing—it’s a mainstream hit and Subaru will be better for it.

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Fuel Economy

City
16 mpg 21 mpg

Highway
22 mpg 27 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification
Standard SUV 4WD Standard SUV 4WD

Interior Dimensions

Third Hip Room (in)
41.1 45.9

Second Shoulder Room (in)
58.1 60.3

Passenger Volume (ft³)
155.8 153.5

Front Leg Room (in)
40.8 42.2

Third Head Room (in)
38.7 36.3

Front Hip Room (in)
55.5 57.7

Third Shoulder Room (in)
50.8 57.2

Second Leg Room (in)
44.3 38.6

Passenger Capacity
7 8

Front Head Room (in)
41.8 41.3

Second Hip Room (in)
55 57.5

Front Shoulder Room (in)
58.4 61.1

Third Leg Room (in)
33.3 31.7

Second Head Room (in)
40.5 40

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Front (in)
65.4 64.4

Min Ground Clearance (in)
5.9 8.7

Length, Overall (in)
201.8 196.8

Height, Overall (in)
68 71.6

Track Width, Rear (in)
65.4 64.2

Wheelbase (in)
117.9 113.8

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)
75.9 76

Liftover Height (in)
- 32

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)
20 17.8

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)
43.2 47.5

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)
83.2 86.5

Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in)
- 45.9

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in)
- 47.6

Cargo Area Width @ Beltline (in)
- 47.2

Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)
- 33.9

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in)
- 82.5

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 (in)
- 19.9

Brakes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
13 13

Brake Type
4-Wheel Disc 4-Wheel Disc

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)
NA NA

Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
12.8 13.1

Drum - Rear (Yes or )
NA NA

Brake ABS System
4-Wheel 4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes Yes

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)
18.6 19.3

Steering

Steering Type
Rack-Pinion Rack-Pinion

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)
40.7 38

Tires

Spare Tire Order Code
NA NA

Rear Tire Size
P235/55HR19 P245/60HR18

Rear Tire Order Code
NA NA

Front Tire Size
P235/55HR19 P245/60HR18

Spare Tire Size
Compact Compact

Front Tire Order Code
NA NA

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
2000 2000

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
2000 2000

Maximum Trailering Capacity (lbs)
2000 2000

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
200 200

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
200 200

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)
4637 4430

Wheels

Rear Wheel Size (in)
19 X 8 18 X 7.5

Front Wheel Material
Aluminum Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material
Steel Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)
19 X 8 18 X 7.5

Spare Wheel Size (in)
Compact Compact

Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum Aluminum

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
650 -

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
175 -

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM
254 @ 4000 277 @ 2000

Engine Order Code
998 NA

Displacement
3.5 L/213 2.4 L/146

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
287 @ 6500 260 @ 5600

Engine Type
Regular Unleaded V-6 Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded H-4

Fuel System
Sequential MPI Gasoline Direct Injection

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)
18 23

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)
22 27

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)
16 21

Transmission

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)
3.65 4.44

Third Gear Ratio (:1)
1.84 -

Trans Type
6 8

Drivetrain
All Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.00 -

Trans Description Cont. Again
NA NA

Reverse Ratio (:1)
2.88 3.14

Second Gear Ratio (:1)
2.87 -

Trans Order Code
44J NA

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.41 -

Trans Description Cont.
Automatic w/OD CVT w/OD

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.74 -

First Gear Ratio (:1)
4.48 3.23 - 0.75

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)
- 0.47

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)
- 0.60

Summary

Vehicle Name
Ford Flex Subaru Ascent

Body Style
Sport Utility Sport Utility

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear
Multi-Link Double Wishbone

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
Multi-Link Double Wishbone

Suspension Type - Front
Strut Strut

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
Strut Strut

Emissions

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year
9.8 7.7

Crash Test Ratings

Overall Rating
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Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating
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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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