Model Year | 2006 | 2009 | |
Model | Acura RSX | Mercury Sable | |
Engine | 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 201 hp@7800 140 lb-ft@7000 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 263 hp@6250 249 lb-ft@4500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed manual | 6-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 2dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 101.2 in | 112.9 in | -11.7 in |
Length | 172.4 in | 202.1 in | -29.7 in |
Width | 67.9 in | 74.5 in | -6.6 in |
Height | 54.9 in | 61.5 in | -6.6 in |
Curb Weight | 2840 lb. | 3670 lb. | -830 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 20.0 gal. | -6.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.8 in | 39.6 in | -1.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 52.6 in | 57.8 in | -5.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 51.1 in | 53.7 in | -2.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.1 in | 41.3 in | 1.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 34.1 in | 38.8 in | -4.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 51.3 in | 57.6 in | -6.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 46.2 in | 53.6 in | -7.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 29.2 in | 41.2 in | -12 in |
Total Legroom | 72.3 in (over 2 rows) | 82.5 in (over 2 rows) | -10.2 in |
Cargo Volume | 16.0 ft3 | 21.2 ft3 | -5.2 ft3 |
2006 Acura RSX Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 2dr Hatch 201-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
The rear seat is not much use if the front passengers are over 6ft. Very little head/leg room. But you don’t buy this type of car to haul 4 people around. But in a pinch I’ve had 4 in there, and I’m 6’4”. see full Acura RSX 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 |