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2013 Ford Explorer vs 2013 Ford Flex

Published figures side by side. Rows where our sources have no value for a vehicle read “Not available”. Configurations differ within a model year, so ranges are shown where they apply.

Specification comparison
Specification2013 Ford Explorer2013 Ford Flex
Engine
EngineVaries by configuration: 3.5L 6-cylinder (FFV), 3.5L 6-cylinder turbocharged (SIDI), 3.5L 6-cylinder, 2.0L 4-cylinder turbocharged (SIDI)Varies by configuration: 3.5L 6-cylinder, 3.5L 6-cylinder turbocharged (SIDI)
Displacement2.0 L to 3.5 L3.5 L
Cylinders4 to 66
AspirationTurbochargedTurbocharged
Fuel typeVaries by configuration: Flex fuel, GasolineGasoline
Transmission and drivetrain
TransmissionAutomaticAutomatic
Gears66
DrivetrainVaries by configuration: FWD, AWDVaries by configuration: AWD, FWD
Fuel economy and range
Combined23 mpg (10.2 L/100 km) to 18 mpg (13.1 L/100 km)20 mpg (11.8 L/100 km) to 18 mpg (13.1 L/100 km)
City20 mpg (11.8 L/100 km) to 16 mpg (14.7 L/100 km)18 mpg (13.1 L/100 km) to 16 mpg (14.7 L/100 km)
Highway27 mpg (8.7 L/100 km) to 22 mpg (10.7 L/100 km)25 mpg (9.4 L/100 km) to 22 mpg (10.7 L/100 km)