Model Year | 2009 | 2006 | |
Model | Mercury Sable | Saab 9-2X | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 263 hp@6250 249 lb-ft@4500 |
turbocharged 2.5L H4 DOHC-4v 230 hp@5600 235 lb-ft@3600 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 4-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Wagon | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.9 in | 99.4 in | 13.5 in |
Length | 202.1 in | 175.6 in | 26.5 in |
Width | 74.5 in | 66.7 in | 7.8 in |
Height | 61.5 in | 57.7 in | 3.8 in |
Curb Weight | 3820 lb. | 3263 lb. | 557 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.0 gal. | 15.9 gal. | 4.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.6 in | 39.7 in | -0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.8 in | 52.7 in | 5.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.7 in | 53.3 in | 0.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 42.9 in | -1.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.8 in | 37.3 in | 1.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.6 in | 52.9 in | 4.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.6 in | 51.7 in | 1.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 41.2 in | 33.7 in | 7.5 in |
Total Legroom | 82.5 in (over 2 rows) | 76.6 in (over 2 rows) | 5.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 21.2 ft3 | 23.8 ft3 | -2.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 21.2 ft3 | 61.6 ft3 | -40.4 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 |
2006 Saab 9-2X Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2005 | 4dr Wagon turbocharged 227hp 2.0L H4 4-speed automatic AWD |
Cramped rear seat leg room. Rear door opening tight at shoe level. Swooping c-pillar design obstructs outward visibility. see full Saab 9-2X review |
2005 | 4dr Wagon turbocharged 227hp 2.0L H4 4-speed automatic AWD |
Lack of any type of lumbar support is very uncomfortable. I opened the seat and installed my own inflatable device...much better now. see full Saab 9-2X review |
2005 | 4dr Wagon turbocharged 227hp 2.0L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
Somewhat cramped rear legroom. see full Saab 9-2X review |
2005 | 4dr Wagon turbocharged 227hp 2.0L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
Not really very luxurious. see full Saab 9-2X review |