Model Year | 2009 | 2015 | |
Model | Mercury Sable | Ford Explorer | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 196 kW@6250 338 Nm@4500 |
turbocharged 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 272 kW@5500 475 Nm@3500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,868 mm | 2,860 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 5,133 mm | 5,006 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,892 mm | 2,004 mm | -1 mm |
Height | 1,562 mm | 1,788 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,733 kg | 2,232 kg | -1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 76 L | 70 L | 6 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,006 mm | 1,031 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,468 mm | 1,557 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,364 mm | 1,455 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,049 mm | 1,031 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 986 mm | 1,029 mm | 985 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,463 mm | 1,549 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,361 mm | 1,440 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 1,046 mm | 1,011 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 960 mm | -960 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,290 mm | -1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,034 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 843 mm | -843 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,096 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,885 mm (over 3 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 600 L | 595 L | 5 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 21.2 | 1,240 L | 20.2 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 21.2 | 2,285 L | 19.2 |
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 |
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