Model Year | 2009 | 2014 | |
Model | Mercury Grand Marquis | Volkswagen Routan | |
Engine | 4.6L V8 OHC-2v 224 hp@4800 275 lb-ft@4000 |
3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 283 hp@6350 260 lb-ft@4400 |
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Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 114.6 in | 121.2 in | -6.6 in |
Length | 212.0 in | 202.5 in | 9.5 in |
Width | 78.3 in | 76.9 in | 1.4 in |
Height | 58.3 in | 68.9 in | -10.6 in |
Curb Weight | 4135 lb. | 4494 lb. | -359 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.0 gal. | 20.5 gal. | -1.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.5 in | 37.2 in | 2.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 60.6 in | 63.0 in | -2.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 57.4 in | 0.0 in | 57.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.6 in | 40.6 in | 1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 39.2 in | -1.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 60.0 in | 64.7 in | -4.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.1 in | 0.0 in | 56.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.0 in | 36.3 in | 1.7 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 37.9 in | -37.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 62.0 in | -62 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 31.8 in | -31.8 in |
Total Legroom | 79.6 in (over 2 rows) | 108.7 in (over 3 rows) | -29.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 20.6 ft3 | 32.3 ft3 | -11.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 20.6 | 83.0 ft3 | -62.4 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 20.6 ft3 | 140.6 ft3 | -120 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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