2009 Ford Flex vs. 2013 Toyota Sienna
To start off, 2013 Toyota Sienna is newer by 4 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), 2013 Toyota Sienna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 262 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Toyota Sienna weights approximately 934 kg more than 2009 Ford Flex.
Because 2009 Ford Flex is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2013 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 84 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Toyota Sienna. (252 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Flex will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Toyota Sienna.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ford Flex | 2013 Toyota Sienna | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Flex | Sienna |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2013 |
| 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 | 262 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 336 Nm | 252 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 5085 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1985 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1811 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 3030 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.8 L/100km | 7.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.9 L/100km | 10.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 79 L |
