Model Year | 2009 | 2015 | |
Model | Mercury Sable | Hyundai Santa Fe | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 263 hp@6250 249 lb-ft@4500 |
3.3L V6 DOHC-4v 290 hp@6400 252 lb-ft@5200 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.9 in | 110.2 in | 2.7 in |
Length | 202.1 in | 193.1 in | 9 in |
Width | 74.5 in | 74.2 in | 0.3 in |
Height | 61.5 in | 66.5 in | -5 in |
Curb Weight | 3820 lb. | 4098 lb. | -278 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.0 gal. | 18.8 gal. | 1.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.6 in | 39.6 in | 0 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.8 in | 59.4 in | -1.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.7 in | 56.7 in | -3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 41.3 in | 0 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.8 in | 39.4 in | -0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.6 in | 58.6 in | -1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.6 in | 55.4 in | -1.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 41.2 in | 41.3 in | -0.1 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 35.7 in | -35.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 53.9 in | -53.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 44.1 in | -44.1 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 31.5 in | -31.5 in |
Total Legroom | 82.5 in (over 2 rows) | 114.1 in (over 3 rows) | -31.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 21.2 ft3 | 13.5 ft3 | 7.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 21.2 | 40.9 ft3 | -19.7 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 21.2 ft3 | 80.0 ft3 | -58.8 ft3 |
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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2015 Hyundai Santa Fe.