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2008 Ford Fusion and 2009 Mercury Sable Specifications
| Model Year | 2008 | 2009 | |
| Model | Ford Fusion | Mercury Sable | |
| Engine | 3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 221 hp@6250 205 lb-ft@4800 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 263 hp@6250 249 lb-ft@4500 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed automatic | |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 107.4 in | 112.9 in | -5.5 in |
| Length | 190.2 in | 202.1 in | -11.9 in |
| Width | 72.2 in | 74.5 in | -2.3 in |
| Height | 57.2 in | 61.5 in | -4.3 in |
| Curb Weight | 3430 lb. | 3820 lb. | -390 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 17.5 gal. | 20.0 gal. | -2.5 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 38.7 in | 39.6 in | -0.9 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.4 in | 57.8 in | -0.4 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.0 in | 53.7 in | 0.3 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 42.3 in | 41.3 in | 1 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 38.8 in | -1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.5 in | 57.6 in | -1.1 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.6 in | 53.6 in | 0 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 37.0 in | 41.2 in | -4.2 in |
| Total Legroom | 79.3 in (over 2 rows) | 82.5 in (over 2 rows) | -3.2 in |
| Cargo Volume | 15.8 ft3 | 21.2 ft3 | -5.4 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Ford Fusion
| 2008 Ford Fusion Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 221-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
Lots of leg room. see full Ford Fusion review |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 221-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic AWD |
The power drivers seat makes it easy to find a seating position suitable to any driver. see full Ford Fusion review |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 221-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
plenty of leg room for tall people see full Ford Fusion review |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 160-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Plenty of leg room and good seats. see full Ford Fusion review |
| 2008 Ford Fusion Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2009 | 4dr Sedan 221-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
Limited legroom. see full Ford Fusion review |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 221-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
Seat support seemed to break down over the 2 years I drove this vehicle. Window was very high in relation to the seat. see full Ford Fusion review |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 160-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
not for full size adults, but good for pre-teens see full Ford Fusion review |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 160-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed automatic FWD |
The roofline should be a few inches higher, and the lower section of the centre stack should be narrower to provide more room for the right knee. see full Ford Fusion review |
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 |
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