Petrol · 2009–2019

Ford Flex

MPG, running costs and specs for the Ford Flex. By the official figures, the 2019 gets 18 mpg, about $3,266 a year in the US.

Ford Flex in white
MPG
18 mpg
2019 official · 13.1 L/100km
A year's gas
$3,266
at today's prices in the US
On a full tank
338 miles
71 L tank
Seats
7

What a Flex costs to run

At today's average gas prices, by its official fuel use, the US first.

CountryAverage price todayCost to driveA typical year
United States$4.35/gal petrol$24.19 per 100 miles$3,266
New Zealand$2.94/L petrol$38.43 per 100 km$4,227
Australia$2.41/L petrol$31.55 per 100 km$3,502
United Kingdom£1.74/L petrol£36.68 per 100 miles£2,568

A typical year: New Zealand 11,000 km (Ministry of Transport's average for a light vehicle); Australia 11,100 km (ABS Survey of Motor Vehicle Use average); United Kingdom 11,265 km (DfT National Travel Survey average of about 7,000 miles); United States 21,726 km (FHWA average of about 13,500 miles). Real costs depend on how and where you drive. Work out a particular trip.

1st generation, 2009–2020

Specs for the 3.5 V6; other versions differ a little.

About

Body
SUV
Size class
Large SUV
Generation
1st generation
Built
2009-2019
Seats
7
Doors
5
Drive
FWD

Size and weight

Length
5,126 mm
Width
2,256 mm
Height
1,727 mm
Wheelbase
2,995 mm
Kerb weight
2,105 kg
Boot
566 L

Engine

Engine
3.5 L V6 petrol
Engine size
3,496 cc
Cylinders
6
Aspiration
Naturally aspirated
Power
230 kW
Torque
407 Nm
Gearbox
6-speed automatic

Economy

Fuel use (combined)
12.8 L/100km
Fuel tank
71 L

Official figures by year

From the US EPA, the UK's DfT and NZTA, newest first.

YearFuelUsesUKUSRange
2019Petrol13.1 L/100km22 mpg18 mpg—
2018Petrol13.1 L/100km22 mpg18 mpg—
2017Petrol13.1 L/100km22 mpg18 mpg—
2016Petrol13.1 L/100km22 mpg18 mpg—
2015Petrol12.4 L/100km23 mpg19 mpg—
2014Petrol12.4 L/100km23 mpg19 mpg—
2013Petrol12.4 L/100km23 mpg19 mpg—
2012Petrol13.1 L/100km22 mpg18 mpg—
2011Petrol13.1 L/100km22 mpg18 mpg—
2010Petrol13.1 L/100km22 mpg18 mpg—
2009Petrol13.1 L/100km22 mpg18 mpg—

Ford Flex questions

What MPG does the Ford Flex get?

The 2019 Ford Flex gets 18 mpg in US gallons by its official figures (13.1 L/100km). Each year's figures are listed below.

How much does a Ford Flex cost to run a year in the US?

About $3,266 a year at today's average gas price of $4.35/gal and a typical year's driving in the US.

How far does a Ford Flex go on a full tank?

About 338 miles (543 km) from its 71 L tank at its official fuel use.

How big is the Ford Flex's trunk?

566 L, for the 3.5 V6.

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