Model Year | 2009 | 2007 | |
Model | Mercury Sable | Chevrolet Avalanche | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 263 hp@6250 249 lb-ft@4500 |
6.0L V8 OHV-2v 366 hp@5500 380 lb-ft@4300 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 4-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | 4WD w/low range | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUT | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.9 in | 130.0 in | -17.1 in |
Length | 202.1 in | 221.3 in | -19.2 in |
Width | 74.5 in | 79.1 in | -4.6 in |
Height | 61.5 in | 76.6 in | -15.1 in |
Curb Weight | 3820 lb. | 5963 lb. | -2143 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.0 gal. | 31.0 gal. | -11 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.6 in | 41.1 in | -1.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.8 in | 65.3 in | -7.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.7 in | 64.4 in | -10.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 41.3 in | 0 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.8 in | 40.0 in | -1.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.6 in | 65.2 in | -7.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.6 in | 62.3 in | -8.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 41.2 in | 39.1 in | 2.1 in |
Total Legroom | 82.5 in (over 2 rows) | 80.4 in (over 2 rows) | 2.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 21.2 ft3 | 45.5 ft3 | -24.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 21.2 ft3 | 101.1 ft3 | -79.9 ft3 |
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 |
2007 Chevrolet Avalanche Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUT 320-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic RWD |
The interior is basically a Tahoe and even with 5 people, the truck is comfortable. Rear AC and headphone jacks help too. see full Chevrolet Avalanche review |
2007 | 4dr SUT 320-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Plenty of room for 3 adults, even with a tall adult in the middle seat. see full Chevrolet Avalanche review |