Model Year | 2009 | 2009 | |
Model | Ford Taurus X | Mercury Sable | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 263 hp@6250 249 lb-ft@4500 |
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 Wagon | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.9 in | 112.9 in | 0 in |
Length | 200.3 in | 202.1 in | -1.8 in |
Width | 74.9 in | 74.5 in | 0.4 in |
Height | 67.4 in | 61.5 in | 5.9 in |
Curb Weight | 4204 lb. | 3820 lb. | 384 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.0 gal. | 20.0 gal. | -1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.4 in | 39.6 in | -0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.5 in | 57.8 in | 0.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.2 in | 53.7 in | 1.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.8 in | 41.3 in | -0.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.4 in | 38.8 in | 0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.9 in | 57.6 in | 0.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.4 in | 53.6 in | 2.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.8 in | 41.2 in | -1.4 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 38.5 in | 0.0 in | 38.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 50.6 in | 0.0 in | 50.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 46.0 in | 0.0 in | 46 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 33.6 in | 0.0 in | 33.6 in |
Total Legroom | 114.2 in (over 3 rows) | 82.5 in (over 2 rows) | 31.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 17.4 ft3 | 21.2 ft3 | -3.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 47.4 ft3 | 21.2 | 26.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 85.2 ft3 | 21.2 ft3 | 64 ft3 |
2009 Ford Taurus X Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Wagon 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic AWD |
The second row seat was mounted comfortably high off the floor. see full Ford Taurus X 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 |