2009 Ford Flex vs. 2011 Toyota Sienna
To start off, 2011 Toyota Sienna is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Ford Flex. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Ford Flex would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Toyota Sienna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Toyota Sienna (266 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2009 Ford Flex. (262 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Toyota Sienna should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford Flex. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Toyota Sienna weights approximately 1071 kg more than 2009 Ford Flex. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Ford Flex is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Toyota Sienna. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Ford Flex will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2009 Ford Flex (336 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Toyota Sienna. (332 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Flex will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Toyota Sienna.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ford Flex | 2011 Toyota Sienna | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Flex | Sienna |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3496 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 262 HP | 266 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 336 Nm | 332 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 2037 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 5085 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1984 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1796 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 3030 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.7 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 76 L |
