Model Year | 2009 | 2023 | |
Model | Mercury Sable | Toyota Highlander | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 263 hp@6250 249 lb-ft@4500 |
turbocharged 2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 265 hp@6000 310 lb-ft@1700 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.9 in | 112.2 in | 0.7 in |
Length | 202.1 in | 194.9 in | 7.2 in |
Width | 74.5 in | 76.0 in | -1.5 in |
Height | 61.5 in | 68.1 in | -6.6 in |
Curb Weight | 3670 lb. | 4155 lb. | -485 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.0 gal. | 17.9 gal. | 2.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.6 in | 41.2 in | -1.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.8 in | 59.0 in | -1.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.7 in | 57.2 in | -3.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 42.0 in | -0.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.8 in | 39.4 in | -0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.6 in | 58.7 in | -1.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.6 in | 57.0 in | -3.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 41.2 in | 38.7 in | 2.5 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 36.1 in | -36.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 55.0 in | -55 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 45.6 in | -45.6 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 28.0 in | -28 in |
Total Legroom | 82.5 in (over 2 rows) | 108.7 in (over 3 rows) | -26.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 21.2 ft3 | 16.0 ft3 | 5.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 21.2 | 48.4 ft3 | -27.2 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 21.2 ft3 | 84.3 ft3 | -63.1 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2023 Toyota Highlander.