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2009 Mercury Sable and 2008 Pontiac Grand Prix Specifications
| Model Year | 2009 | 2008 | |
| Model | Mercury Sable | Pontiac Grand Prix | |
| Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 263 hp@6250 249 lb-ft@4500 |
5.3L V8 OHV-2v 303 hp@5600 323 lb-ft@4400 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 4-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 112.9 in | 110.5 in | 2.4 in |
| Length | 202.1 in | 198.3 in | 3.8 in |
| Width | 74.5 in | 71.6 in | 2.9 in |
| Height | 61.5 in | 55.9 in | 5.6 in |
| Curb Weight | 3670 lb. | 3600 lb. | 70 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 20.0 gal. | 17.0 gal. | 3 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.6 in | 38.8 in | 0.8 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.8 in | 58.0 in | -0.2 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.7 in | 54.5 in | -0.8 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 42.2 in | -0.9 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 38.8 in | 36.2 in | 2.6 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.6 in | 54.8 in | 2.8 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.6 in | 54.3 in | -0.7 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 41.2 in | 36.2 in | 5 in |
| Total Legroom | 82.5 in (over 2 rows) | 78.4 in (over 2 rows) | 4.1 in |
| Cargo Volume | 21.2 ft3 | 16.0 ft3 | 5.2 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Mercury Sable
| 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 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Pontiac Grand Prix
| 2008 Pontiac Grand Prix Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 303-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Front of the GXP is great - heated leather seats, plenty of seat adjustments, and the controls are all pointed at the driver. Even on a 20 hour trip, I had no issues with discomfort. see full Pontiac Grand Prix review |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 200-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Front seats are nicely bolstered and are adjustable in every aspect. see full Pontiac Grand Prix review |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan supercharged 260hp 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
The seats support completely without the need to squirm around on ling trips see full Pontiac Grand Prix review |
| 2008 Pontiac Grand Prix Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 200-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Seats sit too low and are too hard. see full Pontiac Grand Prix review |
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