Model Year | 2008 | 2010 | |
Model | Mercury Sable | Honda Civic | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 263 hp@6250 249 lb-ft@4500 |
2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 197 hp@7800 139 lb-ft@6200 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.9 in | 106.3 in | 6.6 in |
Length | 202.1 in | 176.7 in | 25.4 in |
Width | 74.5 in | 69.0 in | 5.5 in |
Height | 61.5 in | 56.5 in | 5 in |
Curb Weight | 3670 lb. | 2912 lb. | 758 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.0 gal. | 13.2 gal. | 6.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.6 in | 39.4 in | 0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.8 in | 53.7 in | 4.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.7 in | 51.9 in | 1.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 42.2 in | -0.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.8 in | 37.4 in | 1.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.6 in | 52.4 in | 5.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.6 in | 51.0 in | 2.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 41.2 in | 34.6 in | 6.6 in |
Total Legroom | 82.5 in (over 2 rows) | 76.8 in (over 2 rows) | 5.7 in |
Cargo Volume | 21.2 ft3 | 12.0 ft3 | 9.2 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 |
2010 Honda Civic Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Sedan 197-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
The seats fit me perfectly. see full Honda Civic review |
2010 Honda Civic Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 2dr Coupe 140-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed automatic FWD |
Rear seat was a bit tight for adults, in hindsight we should have bought the Accord. see full Honda Civic review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Driver seat is uncomfortable. Not upright enough. Not a great seat for correct posture. see full Honda Civic review |