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

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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

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6.8

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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.

TCC Likes

Boxy shape still stands out
Twin-turbo V-6 thrust
Comfortable interior

Smart, family-ready interior
Standard active safety features
Good value at affordable trim levels

TCC Dislikes

Short on active safety gear
Design turns 10 this year
Lousy fuel economy

Sometimes nervous throttle
Seats could stand to be a little wider
No hybrid powertrain—yet

Fuel Economy

City

16 mpg

21 mpg

Highway

22 mpg

27 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

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

Front Head Room (in)

41.8

41.3

Second Hip Room (in)

57.5

Front Shoulder Room (in)

58.4

61.1

Third Leg Room (in)

33.3

31.7

Second Head Room (in)

40.5

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)

71.6

Track Width, Rear (in)

65.4

64.2

Wheelbase (in)

117.9

113.8

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

75.9

Liftover Height (in)

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

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)

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

13.1

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

18.6

19.3

Steering

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

40.7

Tires

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P235/55HR19

P245/60HR18

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P235/55HR19

P245/60HR18

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

2000

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

2000

Maximum Trailering Capacity (lbs)

2000

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

200

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

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

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

19 X 8

18 X 7.5

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

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

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)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Transmission

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.65

4.44

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.84

Trans Type

Drivetrain

All Wheel

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

2.88

3.14

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.87

Trans Order Code

44J

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

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Double Wishbone

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Double Wishbone

Suspension Type - Front

Strut

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Emissions

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

9.8

7.7

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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