

Model Year | 2009 | 2010 | |
Model | Mercury Sable | Chrysler PT Cruiser | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Wagon | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.9 in | 103.0 in | 9.9 in |
Length | 202.1 in | 168.9 in | 33.2 in |
Width | 74.5 in | 67.1 in | 7.4 in |
Height | 61.5 in | 65.2 in | -3.7 in |
Curb Weight | 3670 lb. | 3165 lb. | 505 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.0 gal. | 15.0 gal. | 5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.6 in | 39.2 in | 0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.8 in | 53.8 in | 4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.7 in | 50.1 in | 3.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 40.6 in | 0.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.8 in | 39.5 in | -0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.6 in | 53.6 in | 4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.6 in | 46.7 in | 6.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 41.2 in | 40.9 in | 0.3 in |
Total Legroom | 82.5 in (over 2 rows) | 81.5 in (over 2 rows) | 1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 21.2 ft3 | 21.6 ft3 | -0.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 21.2 ft3 | 64.2 ft3 | -43 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 |
2010 Chrysler PT Cruiser Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Wagon 150-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
The PT Cruiser is surprisingly roomy in the back seat, in terms of legroom and headroom. The backrest angle though is a bit too upright for full comfort. see full Chrysler PT Cruiser review |