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2009 Mercury Sable and 2009 Hyundai Sonata Specifications
| Model Year | 2009 | 2009 | |
| Model | Mercury Sable | Hyundai Sonata | |
| Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 263 hp@6250 249 lb-ft@4500 |
3.3L V6 DOHC-4v 249 hp@6000 229 lb-ft@4500 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 112.9 in | 107.4 in | 5.5 in |
| Length | 202.1 in | 188.9 in | 13.2 in |
| Width | 74.5 in | 72.1 in | 2.4 in |
| Height | 61.5 in | 58.0 in | 3.5 in |
| Curb Weight | 3670 lb. | 3494 lb. | 176 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 20.0 gal. | 17.7 gal. | 2.3 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.6 in | 40.1 in | -0.5 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.8 in | 57.4 in | 0.4 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.7 in | 55.5 in | -1.8 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 43.7 in | -2.4 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 38.8 in | 38.2 in | 0.6 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.6 in | 56.9 in | 0.7 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.6 in | 55.3 in | -1.7 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 41.2 in | 37.4 in | 3.8 in |
| Total Legroom | 82.5 in (over 2 rows) | 81.1 in (over 2 rows) | 1.4 in |
| Cargo Volume | 21.2 ft3 | 16.3 ft3 | 4.9 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Mercury Sable
| 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 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Hyundai Sonata
| 2009 Hyundai Sonata Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2009 | 4dr Sedan 249-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Very Roomy interior. Ample Hip, Shoulder, and leg room see full Hyundai Sonata review |
| 2009 | 4dr Sedan 249-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Plenty of Room for larger Adults while still being comfortable. see full Hyundai Sonata review |
| 2009 | 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Big enough for three car seats. Qualifies as a "large car". Only it and the Accord do in this class. see full Hyundai Sonata review |
| 2009 | 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Front seat is very comfortable. up/down movement works well. Front back movement mechanics work well. Seat comfortable for long trips but not too long. Seat is a good hard to soft feel. see full Hyundai Sonata review |
| 2009 | 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
spacious rear seat. This is a large sedan. Rear head room is plenty. nice seat placement with body form. Head rests not too far back. Rests adjust well. Middle seat becomes a cup holder/arm rest for two. see full Hyundai Sonata review |
| 2009 | 4dr Sedan 249-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Rear room is great even if front seats all the way back. Also has wonderful cup holder and fold down arm tray. see full Hyundai Sonata review |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 162-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
plenty of room for 6 foot tall man see full Hyundai Sonata review |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 162-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
love the heated front seats see full Hyundai Sonata review |
| 2009 Hyundai Sonata Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2009 | 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Rear seat legroom and headroom are good. Daughters complain that the seating position is too upright. see full Hyundai Sonata review |
| 2009 | 4dr Sedan 249-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
it looks like other manufacturers have bigger seats in this class see full Hyundai Sonata review |
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