Model Year | 2009 | 2023 | |
Model | Mercury Sable | Ford Explorer | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 263 hp@6250 249 lb-ft@4500 |
turbocharged 3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 365 hp@5500 380 lb-ft@3500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 10-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,868 mm | 3,025 mm | -1 mm |
Length | 5,133 mm | 5,050 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,892 mm | 2,004 mm | -1 mm |
Height | 1,562 mm | 1,775 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,733 kg | 2,144 kg | -1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 76 L | 68 L | 8 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,006 mm | 1,034 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,468 mm | 1,570 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,364 mm | 1,504 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,049 mm | 1,074 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 986 mm | 1,029 mm | 985 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,463 mm | 1,572 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,361 mm | 1,501 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 1,046 mm | 991 mm | -990 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 988 mm | -988 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,387 mm | -1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,039 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 818 mm | -818 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,096 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,883 mm (over 3 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 600 L | 515 L | 85 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 21.2 | 1,356 L | 20.2 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 21.2 | 2,486 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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