The 2018 Ford Flex gets a 3.5-liter V6 under the hood that makes 287 hp @ 6500 rpm horsepower and 254 lb.-ft. @ 4000 rpm of torque. This engine is quite fuel-efficient and helps the car deliver a mileage of 16 mpg in the city and 23 mpg on the highway. The combined efficiency of the engine comes out to be 19 mpg as rated by the EPA.
2018 Ford Flex MPG and Range
| Trim Name | MPG City | MPG Highway | MPG Combined | Fuel Tank Capacity | Range in Miles |
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| Limited 4dr Wagon (3.5L 6cyl 6A) | 16 mpg | 23 mpg | 19 mpg | 18.6 gal. | 297.6/427.8 mi. |
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| Limited 4dr Wagon AWD (3.5L 6cyl 6A) | 16 mpg | 22 mpg | 18 mpg | 18.6 gal. | 297.6/409.2 mi. |
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| Limited w/EcoBoost 4dr Wagon AWD (3.5L 6cyl Turbo 6A) | 15 mpg | 21 mpg | 17 mpg | 18.6 gal. | 279.0/390.6 mi. |
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| SE 4dr Wagon (3.5L 6cyl 6A) | 16 mpg | 23 mpg | 19 mpg | 18.6 gal. | 318.0/429.3 mi. |
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| SEL 4dr Wagon (3.5L 6cyl 6A) | 16 mpg | 23 mpg | 19 mpg | 18.6 gal. | 297.6/427.8 mi. |
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| SEL 4dr Wagon AWD (3.5L 6cyl 6A) | 16 mpg | 22 mpg | 18 mpg | 18.6 gal. | 297.6/409.2 mi. |
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When it comes to fuel economy, the 2018 Ford Flex is the least efficient of the lot. The car offers 15.5 mpg in the city, 22 mpg on the highway and combined efficiency of 18 mpg. All other rivals offer almost similar mpg figures but the 2018 Ford Flex still goes down with its poorest mileage.
Its low MPG figures also hinder the overall travel range on a full tank which comes out to be 279.0/390.6 - 318.0/429.3 miles. The most efficient car amongst the competition is the 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan with a mileage of 21.5 mpg in the city and 27 mpg on the highway. It has a total travel range of 333.90 / 429.30 - 336.60 / 413.10 miles on a full tank.
2018 Ford Flex vs. Competitor's MPG and Range
| Car Name | MPG City | MPG Highway | MPG Combined | Fuel Tank Capacity | Range in Miles |
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| 2018 Ford Flex | 15 - 16 mpg | 21 - 23 mpg | 17 - 19 mpg | 18.6 gal. | 279.0/390.6 - 318.0/429.3 mi. |
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| 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan | 21 - 22 mpg | 27 mpg | 23 - 24 mpg | 15.3 - 15.9 gal. | 333.90 / 429.30 - 336.60 / 413.10 mi. |
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| 2018 Kia Sportage | 20 - 23 mpg | 23 - 30 mpg | 21 - 26 mpg | 16.4 gal. | 328.00 / 377.20 - 377.20 / 492.00 mi. |
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| 2018 Chevrolet Traverse | 16 - 26 mpg | 25 - 27 mpg | 20 - 22 mpg | 19.4 - 21.7 gal. | 349.20 / 523.80 - 368.90 / 542.50 mi. |
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| 2018 Toyota Highlander | 19 - 21 mpg | 24 - 27 mpg | 22 - 23 mpg | 19.2 gal. | 364.80 / 499.20 - 403.20 / 518.40 mi. |
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2017 Ford Flex MPG and Range
| Trim Name | MPG City | MPG Highway | MPG Combined | Fuel Tank Capacity | Range in Miles |
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| Limited 4dr Wagon (3.5L 6cyl 6A) | 16 mpg | 23 mpg | 19 mpg | 18.6 gal. | 297.60 / 427.80 mi. |
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| Limited 4dr Wagon AWD (3.5L 6cyl 6A) | 16 mpg | 22 mpg | 18 mpg | 18.6 gal. | 297.60 / 409.20 mi. |
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| Limited w/EcoBoost 4dr Wagon AWD (3.5L 6cyl Turbo 6A) | 15 mpg | 21 mpg | 17 mpg | 18.6 gal. | 279.00 / 390.60 mi. |
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| SE 4dr Wagon (3.5L 6cyl 6A) | 16 mpg | 23 mpg | 19 mpg | 18.6 gal. | 297.60 / 427.80 mi. |
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| SEL 4dr Wagon (3.5L 6cyl 6A) | 16 mpg | 23 mpg | 19 mpg | 18.6 gal. | 297.60 / 427.80 mi. |
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| SEL 4dr Wagon AWD (3.5L 6cyl 6A) | 16 mpg | 22 mpg | 18 mpg | 18.6 gal. | 297.60 / 409.20 mi. |
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2017 Ford Flex vs. Competitor's MPG and Range
| Car Name | MPG City | MPG Highway | MPG Combined | Fuel Tank Capacity | Range in Miles |
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| 2017 Toyota Highlander | 20 - 21 mpg | 24 - 27 mpg | 22 - 23 mpg | 19.2 gal. | - |
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| 2017 Ford Flex | 15 - 16 mpg | 21 - 23 mpg | 17 - 19 mpg | 18.6 gal. | 279.00 / 390.60 - 297.60 / 427.80 mi. |
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| 2017 Volkswagen Tiguan | 20 mpg | 24 mpg | 21 - 22 mpg | 16.9 gal. | 338.00 / 405.60 mi. |
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| 2017 Kia Sportage | 20 - 23 mpg | 23 - 29 mpg | 21 - 25 mpg | 16.4 gal. | 328.00 / 377.20 - 377.20 / 492.00 mi. |
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| 2017 Chevrolet Traverse | 15 mpg | 22 mpg | 17 - 18 mpg | 22 gal. | 330.00 / 484.00 mi. |
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2016 Ford Flex MPG and Range
| Trim Name | MPG City | MPG Highway | MPG Combined | Fuel Tank Capacity | Range in Miles |
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| Limited w/EcoBoost 4dr Wagon AWD (3.5L 6cyl Turbo 6A) | 15 mpg | 21 mpg | 17 mpg | 18.6 gal. | 279.00 / 390.60 mi. |
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| Limited 4dr Wagon AWD (3.5L 6cyl 6A) | 16 mpg | 22 mpg | 18 mpg | 18.6 gal. | 297.60 / 409.20 mi. |
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| Limited 4dr Wagon (3.5L 6cyl 6A) | 16 mpg | 23 mpg | 19 mpg | 18.6 gal. | 297.60 / 427.80 mi. |
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| SEL 4dr Wagon AWD (3.5L 6cyl 6A) | 16 mpg | 22 mpg | 18 mpg | 18.6 gal. | 297.60 / 409.20 mi. |
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| SEL 4dr Wagon (3.5L 6cyl 6A) | 16 mpg | 23 mpg | 19 mpg | 18.6 gal. | 297.60 / 427.80 mi. |
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| SE 4dr Wagon (3.5L 6cyl 6A) | 16 mpg | 23 mpg | 19 mpg | 18.6 gal. | 297.60 / 427.80 mi. |
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2016 Ford Flex vs. Competitor's MPG and Range
| Car Name | MPG City | MPG Highway | MPG Combined | Fuel Tank Capacity | Range in Miles |
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| 2016 Chevrolet Traverse | 15 mpg | 22 mpg | 17 - 18 mpg | 22 gal. | 330.00 / 484.00 mi. |
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| 2016 Toyota Highlander | 18 - 20 mpg | 24 - 25 mpg | 20 - 22 mpg | 19.2 gal. | 345.60 / 460.80 - 384.00 / 480.00 mi. |
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| 2016 Ford Flex | 15 - 16 mpg | 21 - 23 mpg | 17 - 19 mpg | 18.6 gal. | 279.00 / 390.60 - 297.60 / 427.80 mi. |
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| 2016 Volkswagen Tiguan | 20 - 21 mpg | 26 mpg | 23 mpg | 16.8 gal. | 338.00 / 439.40 - 354.90 / 439.40 mi. |
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| 2016 Kia Sportage | 19 - 21 mpg | 25 - 28 mpg | 21 - 24 mpg | 15.3 gal. | 290.70 / 382.50 - 321.30 / 428.40 mi. |
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2015 Ford Flex MPG and Range
| Trim Name | MPG City | MPG Highway | MPG Combined | Fuel Tank Capacity | Range in Miles |
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| Limited w/EcoBoost 4dr Wagon AWD (3.5L 6cyl Turbo 6A) | 16 mpg | 23 mpg | 19 mpg | 19 gal. | - |
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| Limited 4dr Wagon AWD (3.5L 6cyl 6A) | 17 mpg | 23 mpg | 20 mpg | 19 gal. | 323.00 / 437.00 mi. |
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| Limited 4dr Wagon (3.5L 6cyl 6A) | 18 mpg | 25 mpg | 21 mpg | 19 gal. | 342.0/475.0 mi. |
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| SEL 4dr Wagon AWD (3.5L 6cyl 6A) | 17 mpg | 23 mpg | 20 mpg | 19 gal. | - |
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| SEL 4dr Wagon (3.5L 6cyl 6A) | 18 mpg | 25 mpg | 21 mpg | 19 gal. | 342.0/475.0 mi. |
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| SE 4dr Wagon (3.5L 6cyl 6A) | 18 mpg | 25 mpg | 21 mpg | 19 gal. | 342.0/475.0 mi. |
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2015 Ford Flex vs. Competitor's MPG and Range
| Car Name | MPG City | MPG Highway | MPG Combined | Fuel Tank Capacity | Range in Miles |
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| 2015 Lincoln MKT | 16 - 17 mpg | 23 - 25 mpg | 19 - 21 mpg | 18.6 gal. | 297.60 / 427.80 - 316.20 / 465.00 mi. |
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| 2015 Ford Flex | 16 - 18 mpg | 23 - 25 mpg | 19 - 21 mpg | 19 gal. | 323.00 / 437.00 - 342.0/475.0 mi. |
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2014 Ford Flex MPG and Range
| Trim Name | MPG City | MPG Highway | MPG Combined | Fuel Tank Capacity | Range in Miles |
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| Limited w/EcoBoost 4dr Wagon AWD (3.5L 6cyl Turbo 6A) | 16 mpg | 23 mpg | 19 mpg | 19 gal. | - |
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| Limited 4dr Wagon AWD (3.5L 6cyl 6A) | 17 mpg | 23 mpg | 20 mpg | 19 gal. | - |
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| Limited 4dr Wagon (3.5L 6cyl 6A) | 18 mpg | 25 mpg | 21 mpg | 19 gal. | 342.0/475.0 mi. |
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| SEL 4dr Wagon AWD (3.5L 6cyl 6A) | 17 mpg | 23 mpg | 20 mpg | 19 gal. | - |
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| SEL 4dr Wagon (3.5L 6cyl 6A) | 18 mpg | 25 mpg | 21 mpg | 19 gal. | 342.0/475.0 mi. |
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| SE 4dr Wagon (3.5L 6cyl 6A) | 18 mpg | 25 mpg | 21 mpg | 19 gal. | 342.0/475.0 mi. |
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2014 Ford Flex vs. Competitor's MPG and Range
| Car Name | MPG City | MPG Highway | MPG Combined | Fuel Tank Capacity | Range in Miles |
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| 2014 Ford Flex | 16 - 18 mpg | 23 - 25 mpg | 19 - 21 mpg | 19 gal. | 342.0/475.0 mi. |
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| 2014 Toyota Venza | 18 - 20 mpg | 25 - 26 mpg | 21 - 23 mpg | 17.7 gal. | 318.60 / 442.50 - 354.00 / 460.20 mi. |
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| 2014 Nissan Murano CrossCabriolet SUV | 17 mpg | 22 mpg | 19 mpg | 21.7 gal. | 368.90 / 477.40 mi. |
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| 2014 Lincoln MKT | 16 - 17 mpg | 23 - 25 mpg | 19 - 21 mpg | 18.6 gal. | 297.60 / 427.80 - 316.20 / 465.00 mi. |
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| 2014 Nissan Murano | 18 mpg | 23 - 24 mpg | 20 - 21 mpg | 21.7 gal. | 390.60 / 520.80 mi. |
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2013 Ford Flex MPG and Range
| Trim Name | MPG City | MPG Highway | MPG Combined | Fuel Tank Capacity |
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| Limited w/EcoBoost 4dr Wagon AWD (3.5L 6cyl Turbo 6A) | 16 mpg | 23 mpg | 19 mpg | 18.6 gal. |
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| Limited 4dr Wagon AWD (3.5L 6cyl 6A) | 17 mpg | 23 mpg | 20 mpg | 18.6 gal. |
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| Limited 4dr Wagon (3.5L 6cyl 6A) | 18 mpg | 25 mpg | 21 mpg | 18.6 gal. |
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| SEL 4dr Wagon AWD (3.5L 6cyl 6A) | 17 mpg | 23 mpg | 20 mpg | 18.6 gal. |
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| SEL 4dr Wagon (3.5L 6cyl 6A) | 18 mpg | 25 mpg | 21 mpg | 18.6 gal. |
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| SE 4dr Wagon (3.5L 6cyl 6A) | 18 mpg | 25 mpg | 21 mpg | 18.6 gal. |
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2013 Ford Flex vs. Competitor's MPG and Range
| Car Name | MPG City | MPG Highway | MPG Combined | Fuel Tank Capacity | Range in Miles |
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| 2013 Lincoln MKT | 16 - 17 mpg | 23 - 25 mpg | 19 - 21 mpg | 18.6 gal. | - |
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| 2013 Nissan Murano CrossCabriolet SUV | 17 mpg | 22 mpg | 19 mpg | 21.7 gal. | 368.90 / 477.40 mi. |
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| 2013 Ford Flex | 16 - 18 mpg | 23 - 25 mpg | 19 - 21 mpg | 18.6 gal. | - |
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| 2013 Nissan Murano | 18 mpg | 23 - 24 mpg | 20 - 21 mpg | 21.7 gal. | 390.60 / 499.10 mi. |
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| 2013 Toyota Venza | 18 - 20 mpg | 25 - 26 mpg | 21 - 23 mpg | 17.7 gal. | 318.60 / 442.50 - 354.00 / 460.20 mi. |
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2012 Ford Flex MPG and Range
| Trim Name | MPG City | MPG Highway | MPG Combined | Fuel Tank Capacity |
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| Titanium w/EcoBoost 4dr Wagon AWD (3.5L 6cyl Turbo 6A) | 16 mpg | 22 mpg | 19 mpg | 18.6 gal. |
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| Limited w/EcoBoost 4dr Wagon AWD (3.5L 6cyl Turbo 6A) | 16 mpg | 22 mpg | 19 mpg | 18.6 gal. |
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| Titanium 4dr Wagon AWD (3.5L 6cyl 6A) | 16 mpg | 23 mpg | 19 mpg | 18.6 gal. |
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| Titanium 4dr Wagon (3.5L 6cyl 6A) | 17 mpg | 24 mpg | 20 mpg | 18.6 gal. |
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| Limited 4dr Wagon AWD (3.5L 6cyl 6A) | 16 mpg | 23 mpg | 19 mpg | 18.6 gal. |
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| Limited 4dr Wagon (3.5L 6cyl 6A) | 17 mpg | 24 mpg | 20 mpg | 18.6 gal. |
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| SEL 4dr Wagon AWD (3.5L 6cyl 6A) | 16 mpg | 23 mpg | 19 mpg | 18.6 gal. |
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| SEL 4dr Wagon (3.5L 6cyl 6A) | 17 mpg | 24 mpg | 20 mpg | 18.6 gal. |
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| SE 4dr Wagon (3.5L 6cyl 6A) | 17 mpg | 24 mpg | 20 mpg | 18.6 gal. |
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2012 Ford Flex vs. Competitor's MPG and Range
| Car Name | MPG City | MPG Highway | MPG Combined | Fuel Tank Capacity | Range in Miles |
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| 2012 Ford Flex | 16 - 17 mpg | 22 - 24 mpg | 19 - 20 mpg | 18.6 gal. | - |
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| 2012 Nissan Murano CrossCabriolet SUV | 17 mpg | 22 mpg | 19 mpg | 21.7 gal. | 368.90 / 477.40 mi. |
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| 2012 Toyota Venza | 18 - 21 mpg | 25 - 27 mpg | 21 - 24 mpg | 17.7 gal. | 318.60 / 442.50 - 371.70 / 477.90 mi. |
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| 2012 Nissan Murano | 18 mpg | 23 - 24 mpg | 20 - 21 mpg | 21.7 gal. | 390.60 / 499.10 mi. |
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2011 Ford Flex MPG and Range
| Trim Name | MPG City | MPG Highway | MPG Combined | Fuel Tank Capacity |
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| Titanium w/EcoBoost 4dr Wagon AWD (3.5L 6cyl Turbo 6A) | 16 mpg | 21 mpg | 18 mpg | 18.6 gal. |
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| Limited w/EcoBoost 4dr Wagon AWD (3.5L 6cyl Turbo 6A) | 16 mpg | 21 mpg | 18 mpg | 18.6 gal. |
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| Titanium 4dr Wagon AWD (3.5L 6cyl 6A) | 16 mpg | 22 mpg | 19 mpg | 18.6 gal. |
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| Titanium 4dr Wagon (3.5L 6cyl 6A) | 17 mpg | 24 mpg | 20 mpg | 18.6 gal. |
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| Limited 4dr Wagon AWD (3.5L 6cyl 6A) | 16 mpg | 22 mpg | 19 mpg | 18.6 gal. |
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| Limited 4dr Wagon (3.5L 6cyl 6A) | 17 mpg | 24 mpg | 20 mpg | 18.6 gal. |
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| SEL w/EcoBoost 4dr Wagon AWD (3.5L 6cyl Turbo 6A) | 16 mpg | 21 mpg | 18 mpg | 18.6 gal. |
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| SEL 4dr Wagon AWD (3.5L 6cyl 6A) | 16 mpg | 22 mpg | 19 mpg | 18.6 gal. |
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| SEL 4dr Wagon (3.5L 6cyl 6A) | 17 mpg | 24 mpg | 20 mpg | 18.6 gal. |
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| SE 4dr Wagon (3.5L 6cyl 6A) | 17 mpg | 24 mpg | 20 mpg | 18.6 gal. |
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2011 Ford Flex vs. Competitor's MPG and Range
| Car Name | MPG City | MPG Highway | MPG Combined | Fuel Tank Capacity | Range in Miles |
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| 2011 Nissan Murano CrossCabriolet SUV | 18 mpg | 22 mpg | 19 mpg | 21.7 gal. | 390.60 / 499.10 mi. |
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| 2011 Nissan Murano | 18 mpg | 23 mpg | 20 mpg | 21.7 gal. | 390.60 / 499.10 mi. |
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| 2011 Ford Flex | 16 - 17 mpg | 21 - 24 mpg | 18 - 20 mpg | 18.6 gal. | - |
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| 2011 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen | 23 - 24 mpg | 31 - 33 mpg | 27 - 28 mpg | 14.5 gal. | 333.50 / 478.50 - 348.00 / 449.50 mi. |
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| 2011 Volvo XC70 | 17 - 18 mpg | 22 - 25 mpg | 19 - 21 mpg | 18.5 gal. | 333.0/444.0 mi. |
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2010 Ford Flex MPG and Range
| Trim Name | MPG City | MPG Highway | MPG Combined | Fuel Tank Capacity |
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| SE 4dr Wagon (3.5L 6cyl 6A) | 17 mpg | 24 mpg | 20 mpg | 18.6 gal. |
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| SEL 4dr Wagon (3.5L 6cyl 6A) | 17 mpg | 24 mpg | 20 mpg | 18.6 gal. |
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| SEL 4dr Wagon AWD (3.5L 6cyl 6A) | 16 mpg | 22 mpg | 18 mpg | 18.6 gal. |
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| SEL w/EcoBoost 4dr Wagon AWD (3.5L 6cyl 6A) | 16 mpg | 22 mpg | 18 mpg | 18.6 gal. |
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| Limited 4dr Wagon (3.5L 6cyl 6A) | 17 mpg | 24 mpg | 20 mpg | 18.6 gal. |
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| Limited 4dr Wagon AWD (3.5L 6cyl 6A) | 16 mpg | 22 mpg | 18 mpg | 18.6 gal. |
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| Limited w/EcoBoost 4dr Wagon AWD (3.5L 6cyl 6A) | 16 mpg | 22 mpg | 18 mpg | 18.6 gal. |
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2010 Ford Flex vs. Competitor's MPG and Range
| Car Name | MPG City | MPG Highway | MPG Combined | Fuel Tank Capacity |
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| 2010 Ford Flex | 16 - 17 mpg | 22 - 24 mpg | 18 - 20 mpg | 18.6 gal. |
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2009 Ford Flex MPG and Range
| Trim Name | MPG City | MPG Highway | MPG Combined | Fuel Tank Capacity |
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| SE 4dr Wagon (3.5L 6cyl 6A) | 17 mpg | 24 mpg | 19 mpg | 19.2 gal. |
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| SEL 4dr Wagon (3.5L 6cyl 6A) | 17 mpg | 24 mpg | 19 mpg | 19.2 gal. |
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| SEL 4dr Wagon AWD (3.5L 6cyl 6A) | 16 mpg | 22 mpg | 18 mpg | 18.6 gal. |
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| Limited 4dr Wagon (3.5L 6cyl 6A) | 17 mpg | 24 mpg | 19 mpg | 19.2 gal. |
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| Limited 4dr Wagon AWD (3.5L 6cyl 6A) | 16 mpg | 22 mpg | 18 mpg | 18.6 gal. |
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2009 Ford Flex vs. Competitor's MPG and Range
| Car Name | MPG City | MPG Highway | MPG Combined | Fuel Tank Capacity |
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| 2009 Ford Flex | 16 - 17 mpg | 22 - 24 mpg | 18 - 19 mpg | 18.6 - 19.2 gal. |
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