Model Year | 2009 | 2018 | |
Model | Mercury Sable | Chevrolet Traverse | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 263 hp@6250 249 lb-ft@4500 |
3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 310 hp@6800 266 lb-ft@2800 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 9-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | 4WD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.9 in | 120.9 in | -8 in |
Length | 202.1 in | 204.3 in | -2.2 in |
Width | 74.5 in | 78.6 in | -4.1 in |
Height | 61.5 in | 70.7 in | -9.2 in |
Curb Weight | 3820 lb. | 4572 lb. | -752 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.0 gal. | 19.4 gal. | 0.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.6 in | 41.3 in | -1.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.8 in | 62.1 in | -4.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.7 in | 58.1 in | -4.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 41.0 in | 0.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.8 in | 40.0 in | -1.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.6 in | 62.2 in | -4.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.6 in | 56.9 in | -3.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 41.2 in | 38.4 in | 2.8 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 38.2 in | -38.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 57.5 in | -57.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 48.5 in | -48.5 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 33.5 in | -33.5 in |
Total Legroom | 82.5 in (over 2 rows) | 112.9 in (over 3 rows) | -30.4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 21.2 ft3 | 23.0 ft3 | -1.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 21.2 | 58.1 ft3 | -36.9 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 21.2 ft3 | 98.2 ft3 | -77 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 2018 Chevrolet Traverse.