

Model Year | 2009 | 2009 | |
Model | Mercury Sable | Kia Rondo | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Wagon | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.9 in | 106.3 in | 6.6 in |
Length | 202.1 in | 179.0 in | 23.1 in |
Width | 74.5 in | 71.7 in | 2.8 in |
Height | 61.5 in | 67.7 in | -6.2 in |
Curb Weight | 3670 lb. | 3333 lb. | 337 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.0 gal. | 15.8 gal. | 4.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.6 in | 41.6 in | -2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.8 in | 0.0 in | 57.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.7 in | 54.6 in | -0.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 41.3 in | 0 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.8 in | 41.6 in | -2.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.6 in | 0.0 in | 57.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.6 in | 53.9 in | -0.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 41.2 in | 38.2 in | 3 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 35.1 in | -35.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 40.3 in | -40.3 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 31.3 in | -31.3 in |
Total Legroom | 82.5 in (over 2 rows) | 110.8 in (over 3 rows) | -28.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 21.2 ft3 | 6.5 ft3 | 14.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 21.2 | 31.7 ft3 | -10.5 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 21.2 ft3 | 74.0 ft3 | -52.8 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 |
2009 Kia Rondo Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Wagon 182-horsepower 2.7L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Tall large people can sit in the second row with more comfort as they can in the front seats of our Honda Civic or Sebring convertible. Third row is not bad for short trips for adults and children would be good for longer trips. see full Kia Rondo review |