2012 Toyota Highlander vs. 2013 Ford Flex
To start off, 2013 Ford Flex is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2012 Toyota Highlander. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2012 Toyota Highlander would be higher. Both 2012 Toyota Highlander and 2013 Ford Flex are equipped with a 3,500 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Ford Flex (281 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2012 Toyota Highlander. (280 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Ford Flex should accelerate faster than 2012 Toyota Highlander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Toyota Highlander weights approximately 54 kg more than 2013 Ford Flex.
Both vehicles are all wheel drive (AWD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Toyota Highlander | 2013 Ford Flex | |
| Make | Toyota | Ford |
| Model | Highlander | Flex |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3500 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 280 HP | 281 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | CVT | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2160 kg | 2106 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4796 mm | 5125 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 2256 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1726 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2789 mm | 2994 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.4 L/100km | 8.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 8.4 L/100km | 13.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 70 L |
