Model Year | 2009 | 2008 | |
Model | Mercury Sable | Chevrolet Malibu Classic | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 263 hp@6250 249 lb-ft@4500 |
3.5L V6 OHV-2v 219 hp@5900 219 lb-ft@3200 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 4-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.9 in | 106.3 in | 6.6 in |
Length | 202.1 in | 188.3 in | 13.8 in |
Width | 74.5 in | 69.9 in | 4.6 in |
Height | 61.5 in | 57.5 in | 4 in |
Curb Weight | 3670 lb. | 3297 lb. | 373 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.0 gal. | 16.3 gal. | 3.7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.6 in | 39.6 in | 0 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.8 in | 56.7 in | 1.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.7 in | 53.2 in | 0.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 41.9 in | -0.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.8 in | 37.6 in | 1.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.6 in | 56.1 in | 1.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.6 in | 52.4 in | 1.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 41.2 in | 38.5 in | 2.7 in |
Total Legroom | 82.5 in (over 2 rows) | 80.4 in (over 2 rows) | 2.1 in |
Cargo Volume | 21.2 ft3 | 15.4 ft3 | 5.8 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2008 Chevrolet Malibu Classic.