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2009 Mercury Sable and 2008 Ford Explorer Specifications
| Model Year | 2009 | 2008 | |
| Model | Mercury Sable | Ford Explorer | |
| Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 196 kW@6250 338 Nm@4500 |
4.6L V8 OHC-3v 218 kW@5750 407 Nm@3950 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed automatic | |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 2,868 mm | 2,888 mm | 0 mm |
| Length | 5,133 mm | 4,912 mm | 1 mm |
| Width | 1,892 mm | 1,872 mm | 0 mm |
| Height | 1,562 mm | 1,849 mm | 0 mm |
| Curb Weight | 1,733 kg | 2,135 kg | -1 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 76 L | 85 L | -9 L |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 1,006 mm | 1,011 mm | 0 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,468 mm | 1,499 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,364 mm | 1,407 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 1,049 mm | 1,077 mm | 0 mm |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 986 mm | 983 mm | 3 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,463 mm | 1,496 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,361 mm | 1,410 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 1,046 mm | 937 mm | -936 mm |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 950 mm | -950 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,349 mm | -1 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,151 mm | -1 mm |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 886 mm | -886 mm |
| Total Legroom | 2,096 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,901 mm (over 3 rows) | 0 mm |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 600 L | 385 L | 215 L |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 21.2 | 1,243 L | 20.2 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 21.2 | 2,370 L | 19.2 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Mercury Sable
| 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 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Ford Explorer
| 2008 Ford Explorer Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
the front seat has plenty of leg room and seats hug you see full Ford Explorer review |
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