Model Year | 2008 | 2006 | |
Model | Mercury Sable | Hyundai Tucson | |
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Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.9 in | 103.5 in | 9.4 in |
Length | 202.1 in | 170.3 in | 31.8 in |
Width | 74.5 in | 70.7 in | 3.8 in |
Height | 61.5 in | 66.1 in | -4.6 in |
Curb Weight | 3670 lb. | 3240 lb. | 430 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.0 gal. | 15.3 gal. | 4.7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.6 in | 40.3 in | -0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.8 in | 56.6 in | 1.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.7 in | 52.4 in | 1.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 42.1 in | -0.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.8 in | 38.8 in | 0 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.6 in | 56.3 in | 1.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.6 in | 51.2 in | 2.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 41.2 in | 37.2 in | 4 in |
Total Legroom | 82.5 in (over 2 rows) | 79.3 in (over 2 rows) | 3.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 21.2 ft3 | 22.7 ft3 | -1.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 21.2 ft3 | 65.5 ft3 | -44.3 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 |
2006 Hyundai Tucson Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV 173-horsepower 2.7L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Plenty of leg room. see full Hyundai Tucson review |
2005 | 4dr SUV 173-horsepower 2.7L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Very comfortable seats for long drives, with plenty of room for me, at 6 ft 4 in tall. see full Hyundai Tucson review |
2005 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 111hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 5-speed manual AWD |
Nice and roomy, legs not cramped and seats are reasonably supportive. Not so good for lumbar support see full Hyundai Tucson review |
2006 Hyundai Tucson Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr SUV 173-horsepower 2.7L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Rear leg room is non existant. My wife and I have an empty nest for the most part it is only the two of us. see full Hyundai Tucson review |