Model Year | 2009 | 2019 | |
Model | Mercury Sable | Chrysler Pacifica | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 263 hp@6250 249 lb-ft@4500 |
3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 287 hp@6400 262 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 9-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.9 in | 121.6 in | -8.7 in |
Length | 202.1 in | 203.6 in | -1.5 in |
Width | 74.5 in | 79.6 in | -5.1 in |
Height | 61.5 in | 69.9 in | -8.4 in |
Curb Weight | 3670 lb. | 4330 lb. | -660 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.0 gal. | 19.0 gal. | 1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.6 in | 40.1 in | -0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.8 in | 63.8 in | -6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.7 in | 59.0 in | -5.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 41.1 in | 0.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.8 in | 39.6 in | -0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.6 in | 63.0 in | -5.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.6 in | 64.8 in | -11.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 41.2 in | 39.0 in | 2.2 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 38.7 in | -38.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 61.2 in | -61.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 49.6 in | -49.6 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 36.5 in | -36.5 in |
Total Legroom | 82.5 in (over 2 rows) | 116.6 in (over 3 rows) | -34.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 21.2 ft3 | 32.3 ft3 | -11.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 21.2 | 87.5 ft3 | -66.3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 21.2 ft3 | 140.5 ft3 | -119.3 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 |
2019 Chrysler Pacifica Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2020 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 287-horsepower 3.6L V6 9-speed automatic FWD |
The front seats in the other mini-vans ftom Kia, Honda, and Toyota felt constricting and my spouse loves the ample hip room the Pacifica front seats provide. see full Chrysler Pacifica review |
2019 Chrysler Pacifica Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2020 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 287-horsepower 3.6L V6 9-speed automatic FWD |
The 2nd row seats are firm and provide enough legroom for persons <6ft but="" do="" not="" slide="" fwd="" backwd="" 3rd="" row="" seating="" is="" comfortable="" for="" short="" durations="" persons="">6ft but the 2nd row seat backs can be folded flat for more room if not occupied or stored in the floor to provide generous legroom if passengers ride in the 3rd row. see full Chrysler Pacifica review |