Model Year | 2008 | 2015 | |
Model | Mercury Sable | Ford Explorer | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 263 hp@6250 249 lb-ft@4500 |
turbocharged 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 365 hp@5500 350 lb-ft@3500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.9 in | 112.6 in | 0.3 in |
Length | 202.1 in | 197.1 in | 5 in |
Width | 74.5 in | 78.9 in | -4.4 in |
Height | 61.5 in | 70.4 in | -8.9 in |
Curb Weight | 3820 lb. | 4921 lb. | -1101 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.0 gal. | 18.6 gal. | 1.4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.6 in | 40.6 in | -1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.8 in | 61.3 in | -3.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.7 in | 57.3 in | -3.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 40.6 in | 0.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.8 in | 40.5 in | -1.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.6 in | 61.0 in | -3.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.6 in | 56.7 in | -3.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 41.2 in | 39.8 in | 1.4 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 37.8 in | -37.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 50.8 in | -50.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 40.7 in | -40.7 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 33.2 in | -33.2 in |
Total Legroom | 82.5 in (over 2 rows) | 113.6 in (over 3 rows) | -31.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 21.2 ft3 | 21.0 ft3 | 0.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 21.2 | 43.8 ft3 | -22.6 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 21.2 ft3 | 80.7 ft3 | -59.5 ft3 |
2008 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 2015 Ford Explorer.