Model Year | 2008 | 2017 | |
Model | Mercury Sable | Honda Pilot | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 263 hp@6250 249 lb-ft@4500 |
3.5L V6 OHC-4v 280 hp@6000 262 lb-ft@4700 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.9 in | 111.0 in | 1.9 in |
Length | 202.1 in | 194.5 in | 7.6 in |
Width | 74.5 in | 78.6 in | -4.1 in |
Height | 61.5 in | 69.8 in | -8.3 in |
Curb Weight | 3820 lb. | 4230 lb. | -410 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.0 gal. | 19.5 gal. | 0.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.6 in | 40.1 in | -0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.8 in | 62.0 in | -4.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.7 in | 59.1 in | -5.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 40.9 in | 0.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.8 in | 40.2 in | -1.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.6 in | 62.0 in | -4.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.6 in | 57.3 in | -3.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 41.2 in | 38.4 in | 2.8 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 38.9 in | -38.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 57.6 in | -57.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 44.6 in | -44.6 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 31.9 in | -31.9 in |
Total Legroom | 82.5 in (over 2 rows) | 111.2 in (over 3 rows) | -28.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 21.2 ft3 | 16.5 ft3 | 4.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 21.2 | 46.8 ft3 | -25.6 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 21.2 ft3 | 83.9 ft3 | -62.7 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 |
2017 Honda Pilot Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2016 | According to their spec sheets, the Ford Explorer and Nissan Pathfinder have more rear legroom than the new Honda Pilot. In practice, though, the Pilot's rear legroom feels at least as generous as theirs--I suspect some creative measuring--and well ahead of what you'll find in a Toyota Highlander. The Pilot's second-row seat isn't as high off the floor as the Ford Explorer's, but is more comfortably positioned than the low benches in the GM crossovers and the Pathfinder. The Elite trim level includes captains chairs, so it can only seat up to seven people. With a second-row split bench, other Pilots can seat eight people. The Pilot's largest seating advantage is its third row. Unlike in most crossovers, the cabin remains broad in the "way back," so there's enough shoulder room for three passengers. The Highlander's third-row bench, though also designed for three passengers, is somewhat narrower and lacking in legroom. Only the GM crossovers roughly match the new Pilot in third-row space as well as passenger capacity. The Pilot's seats are positioned so that the view forward from each is open, further enhancing perceived roominess. see full Honda Pilot review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2017 Honda Pilot.