

Model Year | 2009 | 2009 | |
Model | Kia Borrego | Mercury Sable | |
Engine | 4.6L V8 DOHC-4v 337 hp@6000 323 lb-ft@3500 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 263 hp@6250 249 lb-ft@4500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 114.0 in | 112.9 in | 1.1 in |
Length | 192.1 in | 202.1 in | -10 in |
Width | 75.4 in | 74.5 in | 0.9 in |
Height | 71.3 in | 61.5 in | 9.8 in |
Curb Weight | 4405 lb. | 3820 lb. | 585 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.6 gal. | 20.0 gal. | 0.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 39.6 in | 0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 60.2 in | 57.8 in | 2.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 57.1 in | 53.7 in | 3.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.7 in | 41.3 in | 0.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.0 in | 38.8 in | 0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 59.1 in | 57.6 in | 1.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.1 in | 53.6 in | 2.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.4 in | 41.2 in | -3.8 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 38.0 in | 0.0 in | 38 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 55.7 in | 0.0 in | 55.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 44.9 in | 0.0 in | 44.9 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 32.9 in | 0.0 in | 32.9 in |
Total Legroom | 112 in (over 3 rows) | 82.5 in (over 2 rows) | 29.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 12.4 ft3 | 21.2 ft3 | -8.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 49.3 ft3 | 21.2 | 28.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 97.6 ft3 | 21.2 ft3 | 76.4 ft3 |
2009 Kia Borrego Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr SUV 276-horsepower 3.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Plenty of room for all of the kids and their booster seats. see full Kia Borrego review |
2009 Mercury Sable Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
nice large car, easy for baby car seat and plenty of leg room for adults see full Mercury Sable review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
roomy seats and you sit up a bit for good visabilty see full Mercury Sable review |