Model Year | 2009 | 2023 | |
Model | Mercury Grand Marquis | Kia Carnival | |
Engine | 4.6L V8 OHC-2v 224 hp@4800 275 lb-ft@4000 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 290 hp@6400 262 lb-ft@5000 |
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Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 114.6 in | 121.7 in | -7.1 in |
Length | 212.0 in | 203.0 in | 9 in |
Width | 78.3 in | 78.5 in | -0.2 in |
Height | 58.3 in | 68.5 in | -10.2 in |
Curb Weight | 4135 lb. | 4376 lb. | -241 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.0 gal. | 19.0 gal. | 0 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.5 in | 40.9 in | -1.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 60.6 in | 64.2 in | -3.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 57.4 in | 59.8 in | -2.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.6 in | 41.1 in | 0.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 39.5 in | -1.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 60.0 in | 63.2 in | -3.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.1 in | 66.4 in | -10.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.0 in | 40.5 in | -2.5 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 38.6 in | -38.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 59.5 in | -59.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 50.4 in | -50.4 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 35.6 in | -35.6 in |
Total Legroom | 79.6 in (over 2 rows) | 117.2 in (over 3 rows) | -37.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 20.6 ft3 | 40.2 ft3 | -19.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 20.6 | 86.9 ft3 | -66.3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 20.6 ft3 | 145.1 ft3 | -124.5 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 |
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