Model Year | 2006 | 2009 | |
Model | Honda Accord | Mercury Sable | |
Engine | 3.0L V6 OHC-4v 244 hp@6250 211 lb-ft@5000 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 263 hp@6250 249 lb-ft@4500 |
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Transmission | 5-speed automatic | 6-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,741 mm | 2,868 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,854 mm | 5,133 mm | -1 mm |
Width | 1,819 mm | 1,892 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,453 mm | 1,562 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,556 kg | 1,665 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 65 L | 76 L | -11 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,026 mm | 1,006 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,445 mm | 1,468 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,387 mm | 1,364 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,082 mm | 1,049 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 978 mm | 986 mm | -8 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,425 mm | 1,463 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,359 mm | 1,361 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 935 mm | 1,046 mm | 934 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,017 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,096 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume | 396 L | 600 L | -204 L |
2006 Honda Accord Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 166-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Have the EXL model with heated, power drivers seat. Passenger seat heat is not heated on the back portion due to some airbag issue. Comfortable front seats. Good rear leg room. see full Honda Accord review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 244-horsepower 3.0L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
Lots of legroom. see full Honda Accord review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 166-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Rear seating room is adequate for my two teenage boys. see full Honda Accord review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 166-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD |
I have teen and pre-teen boys, and roominess is pretty important. see full Honda Accord review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 166-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD |
The extra room upfront means that the back seat passengers will have adequate room see full Honda Accord review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 244-horsepower 3.0L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
Front seats are great, even after 500+ miles see full Honda Accord review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 166-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD |
The seats were very comfortable. Lots of lateral support and for the long drive to the west valley of Phoenix to see my parents, the seats did not let me down. see full Honda Accord review |
2006 | 2dr Coupe 244-horsepower 3.0L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
The front seats have good side bolstering for spirited driving. They are also comfortable for long trips. see full Honda Accord review |
2005 | 4dr Sedan 160-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD |
It provides good back and thigh support. see full Honda Accord review |
2005 | 4dr Sedan 255-horsepower 3.0L V6 Hybrid 5-speed automatic FWD |
One reason I was looking at new cars was because I was about to need a place to put a carseat. My previous vehicle was a truck. The backseat of the Accord is VERY roomy. see full Honda Accord review |
2006 Honda Accord Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 166-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD |
Not adequate legroom unless the passenger is 5 feet tall and has small feet. see full Honda Accord review |
2006 | 2dr Coupe 166-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD |
Roof line makes it feel cramped and with low visibility. see full Honda Accord review |
2005 | 4dr Sedan 160-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD |
Seat position is terrible after 45 minutes of highway driving see full Honda Accord 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 |