Model Year | 2009 | 2011 | |
Model | Mercury Grand Marquis | Honda Element | |
Engine | 4.6L V8 OHC-2v 224 hp@4800 275 lb-ft@4000 |
2.4L I4 OHC-4v 166 hp@5500 161 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 5-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 114.6 in | 101.4 in | 13.2 in |
Length | 212.0 in | 169.9 in | 42.1 in |
Width | 78.3 in | 71.6 in | 6.7 in |
Height | 58.3 in | 70.4 in | -12.1 in |
Curb Weight | 4135 lb. | 3624 lb. | 511 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.0 gal. | 15.9 gal. | 3.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.5 in | 43.3 in | -3.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 60.6 in | 57.1 in | 3.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 57.4 in | 55.0 in | 2.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.6 in | 41.0 in | 0.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 38.0 in | -0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 60.0 in | 52.2 in | 7.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.1 in | 47.6 in | 8.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.0 in | 39.1 in | -1.1 in |
Total Legroom | 79.6 in (over 2 rows) | 80.1 in (over 2 rows) | -0.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 20.6 ft3 | 25.1 ft3 | -4.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 20.6 ft3 | 74.6 ft3 | -54 ft3 |
2009 Mercury Grand Marquis Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 224-horsepower 4.6L V8 4-speed automatic RWD |
Comfort see full Mercury Grand Marquis review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 224-horsepower 4.6L V8 4-speed automatic RWD |
Not that crouded feling see full Mercury Grand Marquis review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2011 Honda Element.