Mercury Sable (2009) vs. Kia Sorento (2024) Specs

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2009 Mercury Sable and 2024 Kia Sorento Specifications

Model Year	2009	2024
Model	Mercury Sable	Kia Sorento
Engine	3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 263 hp@6250 249 lb-ft@4500	turbocharged 2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 281 hp@5800 311 lb-ft@1700
Transmission	6-speed automatic	8-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	112.9 in	110.8 in	2.1 in
Length	202.1 in	189.6 in	12.5 in
Width	74.5 in	74.8 in	-0.3 in
Height	61.5 in	66.7 in	-5.2 in
Curb Weight	3820 lb.	4211 lb.	-391 lb.
Fuel Capacity	20.0 gal.	17.7 gal.	2.3 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.6 in	40.3 in	-0.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	57.8 in	59.1 in	-1.3 in
Hip Room, Row 1	53.7 in	55.6 in	-1.9 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.3 in	41.4 in	-0.1 in
Headroom, Row 2	38.8 in	39.1 in	-0.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	57.6 in	58.1 in	-0.5 in
Hip Room, Row 2	53.6 in	55.1 in	-1.5 in
Legroom, Row 2	41.2 in	41.7 in	-0.5 in
Headroom, Row 3	0.0 in	36.8 in	-36.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3	0.0 in	53.0 in	-53 in
Hip Room, Row 3	0.0 in	42.5 in	-42.5 in
Legroom, Row 3	0.0 in	29.6 in	-29.6 in
Total Legroom	82.5 in (over 2 rows)	112.7 in (over 3 rows)	-30.2 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	21.2 ft³	12.6 ft³	8.6 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	21.2	45.0 ft³	-23.8
Cargo Volume, Maximum	21.2 ft³	75.5 ft³	-54.3 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

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