Model Year | 2009 | 2006 | |
Model | Mercury Sable | Lexus GS | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 263 hp@6250 249 lb-ft@4500 |
4.3L V8 DOHC-4v 300 hp@5600 325 lb-ft@3400 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.9 in | 112.2 in | 0.7 in |
Length | 202.1 in | 190.0 in | 12.1 in |
Width | 74.5 in | 71.7 in | 2.8 in |
Height | 61.5 in | 56.1 in | 5.4 in |
Curb Weight | 3670 lb. | 3916 lb. | -246 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.0 gal. | 18.8 gal. | 1.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.6 in | 37.8 in | 1.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.8 in | 56.3 in | 1.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.7 in | 54.4 in | -0.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 43.5 in | -2.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.8 in | 37.0 in | 1.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.6 in | 55.1 in | 2.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.6 in | 51.4 in | 2.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 41.2 in | 36.4 in | 4.8 in |
Total Legroom | 82.5 in (over 2 rows) | 79.9 in (over 2 rows) | 2.6 in |
Cargo Volume | 21.2 ft3 | 12.7 ft3 | 8.5 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 |
2006 Lexus GS Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 245-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Very good front seats with excellent back and head/neck spport for those of us who are spinally challengged. see full Lexus GS review |
2006 Lexus GS Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 300-horsepower 4.3L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
comfortable but tight see full Lexus GS review |