Model Year | 2008 | 2012 | |
Model | Mercury Sable | Honda Civic | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 263 hp@6250 249 lb-ft@4500 |
2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 201 hp@7000 170 lb-ft@4400 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.9 in | 105.1 in | 7.8 in |
Length | 202.1 in | 177.3 in | 24.8 in |
Width | 74.5 in | 69.0 in | 5.5 in |
Height | 61.5 in | 56.5 in | 5 in |
Curb Weight | 3670 lb. | 2906 lb. | 764 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.0 gal. | 13.2 gal. | 6.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.6 in | 39.0 in | 0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.8 in | 56.6 in | 1.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.7 in | 50.5 in | 3.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 42.0 in | -0.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.8 in | 37.1 in | 1.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.6 in | 53.3 in | 4.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.6 in | 51.4 in | 2.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 41.2 in | 36.2 in | 5 in |
Total Legroom | 82.5 in (over 2 rows) | 78.2 in (over 2 rows) | 4.3 in |
Cargo Volume | 21.2 ft3 | 12.5 ft3 | 8.7 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 |
2012 Honda Civic Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2013 | Interior dimensions haven't changed, so the 2013 Civic continues to have one of the segment's roomiest rear seats (though not in the same league as the VW Jetta). A barely there floor hump and a broad cushy center seat render the Civic more capable than most compact sedans of seating three adults, though the rear cushion is somewhat low and hip room is in short supply. You'll find more shoulder room but less rear legroom in the Dart's back seat. Midsize sedans often don't offer much more rear legroom, but their seats tend to be more comfortably positioned. see full Honda Civic review |
2012 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 |
2012 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 |