Model Year | 2009 | 2012 | |
Model | Mercury Sable | Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 263 hp@6250 249 lb-ft@4500 |
5.3L V8 OHV-2v 320 hp@5400 335 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | 4WD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.9 in | 116.0 in | -3.1 in |
Length | 202.1 in | 202.0 in | 0.1 in |
Width | 74.5 in | 79.0 in | -4.5 in |
Height | 61.5 in | 76.9 in | -15.4 in |
Curb Weight | 3820 lb. | 5567 lb. | -1747 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.0 gal. | 26.0 gal. | -6 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 | 39.2 in | -0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.6 in | 65.2 in | -7.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.6 in | 60.6 in | -7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 41.2 in | 39.0 in | 2.2 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 37.9 in | -37.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 61.7 in | -61.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 49.1 in | -49.1 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 25.6 in | -25.6 in |
Total Legroom | 82.5 in (over 2 rows) | 105.9 in (over 3 rows) | -23.4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 21.2 ft3 | 16.9 ft3 | 4.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 21.2 | 60.3 ft3 | -39.1 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 21.2 ft3 | 108.9 ft3 | -87.7 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 2012 Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban.