2016 Ford Explorer vs 2016 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 | 2016 Ford Explorer | 2016 Ford Flex |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | ||
| Engine | Varies by configuration: 3.5L 6-cylinder (FFV), 2.3L 4-cylinder turbocharged (SIDI), 3.5L 6-cylinder, 3.5L 6-cylinder turbocharged (SIDI) | Varies by configuration: 3.5L 6-cylinder, 3.5L 6-cylinder turbocharged (SIDI) |
| Displacement | 2.3 L to 3.5 L | 3.5 L |
| Cylinders | 4 to 6 | 6 |
| Aspiration | Turbocharged | Turbocharged |
| Fuel type | Varies by configuration: Flex fuel, Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Transmission and drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Automatic | Automatic |
| Gears | 6 | 6 |
| Drivetrain | Varies by configuration: FWD, AWD | Varies by configuration: AWD, FWD |
| Fuel economy and range | ||
| Combined | 22 mpg (10.7 L/100 km) to 18 mpg (13.1 L/100 km) | 19 mpg (12.4 L/100 km) to 17 mpg (13.8 L/100 km) |
| City | 19 mpg (12.4 L/100 km) to 16 mpg (14.7 L/100 km) | 16 mpg (14.7 L/100 km) to 15 mpg (15.7 L/100 km) |
| Highway | 27 mpg (8.7 L/100 km) to 22 mpg (10.7 L/100 km) | 23 mpg (10.2 L/100 km) to 21 mpg (11.2 L/100 km) |