Model Year | 2008 | 2011 | |
Model | Mercury Sable | Kia Sportage | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 263 hp@6250 249 lb-ft@4500 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 260 hp@6000 269 lb-ft@1850 |
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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 | 103.9 in | 9 in |
Length | 202.1 in | 174.8 in | 27.3 in |
Width | 74.5 in | 73.0 in | 1.5 in |
Height | 61.5 in | 64.4 in | -2.9 in |
Curb Weight | 3820 lb. | 3466 lb. | 354 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.0 gal. | 14.5 gal. | 5.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.6 in | 39.1 in | 0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.8 in | 56.7 in | 1.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.7 in | 53.7 in | 0 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 41.4 in | -0.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.8 in | 38.5 in | 0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.6 in | 55.1 in | 2.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.6 in | 49.1 in | 4.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 41.2 in | 37.9 in | 3.3 in |
Total Legroom | 82.5 in (over 2 rows) | 79.3 in (over 2 rows) | 3.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 21.2 ft3 | 26.1 ft3 | -4.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 21.2 ft3 | 54.6 ft3 | -33.4 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2011 Kia Sportage.