Model Year | 2009 | 2006 | |
Model | Mercury Sable | Chevrolet Malibu | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 196 kW@6250 338 Nm@4500 |
3.9L V6 OHV-2v 179 kW@5800 327 Nm@2800 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 4-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,868 mm | 2,700 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 5,133 mm | 4,783 mm | 1 mm |
Width | 1,892 mm | 1,775 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,562 mm | 1,461 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,665 kg | 1,504 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 76 L | 62 L | 14 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,006 mm | 1,006 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,468 mm | 1,440 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,364 mm | 1,351 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,049 mm | 1,064 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 986 mm | 955 mm | 31 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,463 mm | 1,425 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,361 mm | 1,331 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 1,046 mm | 978 mm | -977 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,096 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,042 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume | 600 L | 436 L | 164 L |
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 |
2006 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 145-horsepower 2.2L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
I'm 6'5" and my wife is 5'0" - we can both drive this car comfortably. see full Chevrolet Malibu review |
2007 | 4dr Hatch 217-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Rear seat adjusts 7 inches, has recline feature and fold flat for additional storage. see full Chevrolet Malibu review |
2005 | 4dr Hatch 200-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
When have you seen a car with rear seats that both recline and adjust back & forth?!! On top of that, they people in the back get a glass roof! see full Chevrolet Malibu review |
2005 | 4dr Hatch 200-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Good for a baby seat and full-size humans. see full Chevrolet Malibu review |
2005 | 4dr Hatch 200-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Outstanding - seat is adjustable fore and aft, had recline feature, each side folds flat to increase storage space. Glass panels in the roof add to the feeling of spaciousness. see full Chevrolet Malibu review |