Model Year | 2009 | 2011 | |
Model | Mercury Sable | Honda Civic | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 196 kW@6250 338 Nm@4500 |
2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 147 kW@7800 188 Nm@6200 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,868 mm | 2,700 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 5,133 mm | 4,488 mm | 1 mm |
Width | 1,892 mm | 1,753 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,562 mm | 1,435 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,665 kg | 1,321 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 76 L | 50 L | 26 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,006 mm | 1,001 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,468 mm | 1,364 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,364 mm | 1,318 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,049 mm | 1,072 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 986 mm | 950 mm | 36 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,463 mm | 1,331 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,361 mm | 1,295 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 1,046 mm | 879 mm | -878 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,096 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,951 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
Cargo Volume | 600 L | 340 L | 260 L |
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 |
2011 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 |
2011 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 |