Mercury Sable (2009) vs. Ford Explorer (2023) Specs

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2009 Mercury Sable and 2023 Ford Explorer Specifications

Model Year	2009	2023
Model	Mercury Sable	Ford Explorer
Engine	3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 263 hp@6250 249 lb-ft@4500	turbocharged 3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 365 hp@5500 380 lb-ft@3500
Transmission	6-speed automatic	10-speed automatic
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	112.9 in	119.1 in	-6.2 in
Length	202.1 in	198.8 in	3.3 in
Width	74.5 in	78.9 in	-4.4 in
Height	61.5 in	69.9 in	-8.4 in
Curb Weight	3820 lb.	4727 lb.	-907 lb.
Fuel Capacity	20.0 gal.	17.9 gal.	2.1 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.6 in	40.7 in	-1.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	57.8 in	61.8 in	-4 in
Hip Room, Row 1	53.7 in	59.2 in	-5.5 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.3 in	42.3 in	-1 in
Headroom, Row 2	38.8 in	40.5 in	-1.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	57.6 in	61.9 in	-4.3 in
Hip Room, Row 2	53.6 in	59.1 in	-5.5 in
Legroom, Row 2	41.2 in	39.0 in	2.2 in
Headroom, Row 3	0.0 in	38.9 in	-38.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3	0.0 in	54.6 in	-54.6 in
Hip Room, Row 3	0.0 in	40.9 in	-40.9 in
Legroom, Row 3	0.0 in	32.2 in	-32.2 in
Total Legroom	82.5 in (over 2 rows)	113.5 in (over 3 rows)	-31 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	21.2 ft³	18.2 ft³	3 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	21.2	47.9 ft³	-26.7
Cargo Volume, Maximum	21.2 ft³	87.8 ft³	-66.6 ft³

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

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