Model Year | 2009 | 2015 | |
Model | Mercury Sable | Hyundai Sonata | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 263 hp@6250 249 lb-ft@4500 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 245 hp@6000 260 lb-ft@1350 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.9 in | 110.4 in | 2.5 in |
Length | 202.1 in | 191.1 in | 11 in |
Width | 74.5 in | 73.4 in | 1.1 in |
Height | 61.5 in | 58.1 in | 3.4 in |
Curb Weight | 3670 lb. | 3505 lb. | 165 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.0 gal. | 18.5 gal. | 1.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.6 in | 40.4 in | -0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.8 in | 57.9 in | -0.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.7 in | 55.3 in | -1.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 45.5 in | -4.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.8 in | 38.0 in | 0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.6 in | 56.5 in | 1.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.6 in | 56.1 in | -2.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 41.2 in | 35.6 in | 5.6 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 |
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 |
2015 Hyundai Sonata Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2015 | According to the spec sheets, the Ford Fusion has nearly as much combined legroom as the new Sonata, which has an inch more than the old Sonata. But Ford cheats the specs. In reality, the Hyundai's rear seat has a few more inches of rear legroom than the Ford's, and about as much as you'll find in any competitor. Rear headroom is in shorter supply, but (again as in most competitors) should be sufficient for people up to six feet in height. The rear seat cushion is a little too low and level to provide optimal thigh support, but the space to stretch out largely compensates for this. You can get rear air vents to help cool this roomy rear seat, but only on the Limited and Sport 2.0T. see full Hyundai Sonata review |
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