Mercury Sable (2009) vs. Lexus RX (2023) Specs

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2009 Mercury Sable and 2023 Lexus RX Specifications

Model Year	2009	2023
Model	Mercury Sable	Lexus RX
Engine	3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 263 hp@6250 249 lb-ft@4500	turbocharged 2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 275 hp@6000 317 lb-ft@1700
Transmission	6-speed automatic	8-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	112.9 in	112.2 in	0.7 in
Length	202.1 in	192.5 in	9.6 in
Width	74.5 in	75.6 in	-1.1 in
Height	61.5 in	67.3 in	-5.8 in
Curb Weight	3820 lb.	4310 lb.	-490 lb.
Fuel Capacity	20.0 gal.	17.8 gal.	2.2 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.6 in	39.5 in	0.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	57.8 in	58.1 in	-0.3 in
Hip Room, Row 1	53.7 in	56.7 in	-3 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.3 in	41.1 in	0.2 in
Headroom, Row 2	38.8 in	38.6 in	0.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	57.6 in	56.5 in	1.1 in
Hip Room, Row 2	53.6 in	55.9 in	-2.3 in
Legroom, Row 2	41.2 in	37.4 in	3.8 in
Total Legroom	82.5 in (over 2 rows)	78.5 in (over 2 rows)	4 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	21.2 ft³	29.6 ft³	-8.4 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	21.2 ft³	46.2 ft³	-25 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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