Model Year | 2009 | 2013 | |
Model | Mercury Sable | Ford Flex | |
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 | 117.9 in | -5 in |
Length | 202.1 in | 201.8 in | 0.3 in |
Width | 74.5 in | 75.9 in | -1.4 in |
Height | 61.5 in | 68.0 in | -6.5 in |
Curb Weight | 3820 lb. | 4839 lb. | -1019 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.0 gal. | 19.2 gal. | 0.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.6 in | 41.8 in | -2.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.8 in | 58.4 in | -0.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.7 in | 55.5 in | -1.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 40.8 in | 0.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.8 in | 40.5 in | -1.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.6 in | 58.1 in | -0.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.6 in | 55.0 in | -1.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 41.2 in | 44.3 in | -3.1 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 38.7 in | -38.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 50.8 in | -50.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 41.1 in | -41.1 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 33.3 in | -33.3 in |
Total Legroom | 82.5 in (over 2 rows) | 118.4 in (over 3 rows) | -35.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 21.2 ft3 | 20.0 ft3 | 1.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 21.2 | 43.2 ft3 | -22 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 21.2 ft3 | 83.2 ft3 | -62 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2013 Ford Flex.