Petrol · 2009–2019
Ford Flex
Fuel use, running costs and specs for the Ford Flex. By the official figures, the 2019 uses 13.1 L/100km: 22 mpg UK, 18 mpg US.

- Fuel use
- 13.1 L/100km
- 2019 official
- UK mpg
- 22 mpg
- US mpg
- 18 mpg
- Seats
- 7
What a Flex costs to run
At today's average petrol prices, by its official fuel use.
| Country | Average price today | Cost to drive | A typical year |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Zealand | $2.94/L petrol | $38.43 per 100 km | $4,227 |
| Australia | $2.41/L petrol | $31.52 per 100 km | $3,499 |
| United Kingdom | £1.74/L petrol | £36.68 per 100 miles | £2,568 |
| United States | $4.35/gal petrol | $24.19 per 100 miles | $3,266 |
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, 2009–2019
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
- 1,928 mm
- Height
- 1,727 mm
- Wheelbase
- 3,000 mm
Engine
- Engine
- 3.5 L V6 petrol
- Engine size
- 3,496 cc
- Cylinders
- 6
- Aspiration
- Naturally aspirated
- Power
- 195 kW
- Torque
- 339 Nm
- Gearbox
- 6-speed automatic
Official figures by year
From the US EPA, the UK's DfT and NZTA, newest first.
| Year | Fuel | Uses | UK | US | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Petrol | 13.1 L/100km | 22 mpg | 18 mpg | — |
| 2018 | Petrol | 13.1 L/100km | 22 mpg | 18 mpg | — |
| 2017 | Petrol | 13.1 L/100km | 22 mpg | 18 mpg | — |
| 2016 | Petrol | 13.1 L/100km | 22 mpg | 18 mpg | — |
| 2015 | Petrol | 12.4 L/100km | 23 mpg | 19 mpg | — |
| 2014 | Petrol | 12.4 L/100km | 23 mpg | 19 mpg | — |
| 2013 | Petrol | 12.4 L/100km | 23 mpg | 19 mpg | — |
| 2012 | Petrol | 13.1 L/100km | 22 mpg | 18 mpg | — |
| 2011 | Petrol | 13.1 L/100km | 22 mpg | 18 mpg | — |
| 2010 | Petrol | 13.1 L/100km | 22 mpg | 18 mpg | — |
| 2009 | Petrol | 13.1 L/100km | 22 mpg | 18 mpg | — |
Ford Flex questions
What is the fuel consumption of the Ford Flex?
The 2019 Ford Flex uses 13.1 L/100km by its official figures: 22 mpg in UK gallons and 18 mpg in US gallons. Each year's figures are listed below.
How much does a Ford Flex cost to run a year?
At today's average petrol prices and a typical year's driving: $4,227 in New Zealand, $3,499 in Australia, £2,568 in United Kingdom, $3,266 in United States.
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What will a drive in your Flex cost?
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