Model Year | 2012 | 2009 | |
Model | Dodge Durango | Mercury Sable | |
Engine | 5.7L V8 OHV-2v 360 hp@5150 390 lb-ft@4250 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 263 hp@6250 249 lb-ft@4500 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 119.8 in | 112.9 in | 6.9 in |
Length | 199.8 in | 202.1 in | -2.3 in |
Width | 75.8 in | 74.5 in | 1.3 in |
Height | 70.9 in | 61.5 in | 9.4 in |
Curb Weight | 5176 lb. | 3820 lb. | 1356 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 24.6 gal. | 20.0 gal. | 4.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.9 in | 39.6 in | 0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.5 in | 57.8 in | 0.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 57.0 in | 53.7 in | 3.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.3 in | 41.3 in | -1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.8 in | 38.8 in | 1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.3 in | 57.6 in | 0.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.0 in | 53.6 in | 2.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.6 in | 41.2 in | -2.6 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 37.8 in | 0.0 in | 37.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 50.4 in | 0.0 in | 50.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 42.8 in | 0.0 in | 42.8 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 31.5 in | 0.0 in | 31.5 in |
Total Legroom | 110.4 in (over 3 rows) | 82.5 in (over 2 rows) | 27.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 17.2 ft3 | 21.2 ft3 | -4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 47.7 ft3 | 21.2 | 26.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 84.5 ft3 | 21.2 ft3 | 63.3 ft3 |
2012 Dodge Durango Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr SUV 290-horsepower 3.6L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
There was very little bolstering on the sides of the seat bottoms. I was not able to find a comfortable seating position in the Durango see full Dodge Durango review |
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 |