Model Year | 2009 | 2010 | |
Model | Mercury Sable | Land Rover LR4 | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 263 hp@6250 249 lb-ft@4500 |
5.0L V8 DOHC-4v 375 hp@6500 375 lb-ft@3500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD w/low range | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.9 in | 113.6 in | -0.7 in |
Length | 202.1 in | 190.1 in | 12 in |
Width | 74.5 in | 75.4 in | -0.9 in |
Height | 61.5 in | 74.1 in | -12.6 in |
Curb Weight | 3820 lb. | 5659 lb. | -1839 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.0 gal. | 22.8 gal. | -2.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.6 in | 40.4 in | -0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.8 in | 59.0 in | -1.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.7 in | 0.0 in | 53.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 42.4 in | -1.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.8 in | 42.4 in | -3.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.6 in | 59.2 in | -1.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.6 in | 0.0 in | 53.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 41.2 in | 37.6 in | 3.6 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 40.1 in | -40.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 42.8 in | -42.8 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 36.3 in | -36.3 in |
Total Legroom | 82.5 in (over 2 rows) | 116.3 in (over 3 rows) | -33.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 21.2 ft3 | 9.9 ft3 | 11.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 21.2 | 44.5 ft3 | -23.3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 21.2 ft3 | 87.4 ft3 | -66.2 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 |
2010 Land Rover LR4 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr SUV 375-horsepower 5.0L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range |
Drivers left leg can bang against some door hardware. This needs some minor re-think. Otherwise a nice elevated driving and upright position with tremendous forward visibility. Front pillar does not cause much of a blind spot. see full Land Rover LR4 review |