Model Year | 2008 | 2012 | |
Model | Mercury Sable | Hyundai Elantra Touring | |
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Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Wagon | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.9 in | 106.3 in | 6.6 in |
Length | 202.1 in | 176.2 in | 25.9 in |
Width | 74.5 in | 69.5 in | 5 in |
Height | 61.5 in | 59.8 in | 1.7 in |
Curb Weight | 3670 lb. | 2937 lb. | 733 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.0 gal. | 14.0 gal. | 6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.6 in | 40.0 in | -0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.8 in | 55.4 in | 2.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.7 in | 53.9 in | -0.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 43.5 in | -2.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.8 in | 39.4 in | -0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.6 in | 54.7 in | 2.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.6 in | 52.6 in | 1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 41.2 in | 36.4 in | 4.8 in |
Total Legroom | 82.5 in (over 2 rows) | 79.9 in (over 2 rows) | 2.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 21.2 ft3 | 24.3 ft3 | -3.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 21.2 ft3 | 65.3 ft3 | -44.1 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 Hyundai Elantra Touring Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr Wagon 138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
I definitely like the space in this car. I can have my front seat pretty far back and still fit in the back with no problem (I'm 6' 2"). It's nice and roomy. One thing I wish the back seats had was the ability to recline - it's either see full Hyundai Elantra Touring review |
2012 Hyundai Elantra Touring Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr Wagon 138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
I definitely like the space in this car. I can have my front seat pretty far back and still fit in the back with no problem (I'm 6' 2"). It's nice and roomy. One thing I wish the back seats had was the ability to recline - it's either see full Hyundai Elantra Touring review |