Model Year | 2009 | 2009 | |
Model | Mercury Sable | Lexus RX | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 263 hp@6250 249 lb-ft@4500 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 270 hp@6200 251 lb-ft@4700 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 5-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.9 in | 106.9 in | 6 in |
Length | 202.1 in | 186.2 in | 15.9 in |
Width | 74.5 in | 72.6 in | 1.9 in |
Height | 61.5 in | 66.1 in | -4.6 in |
Curb Weight | 3820 lb. | 4090 lb. | -270 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.0 gal. | 19.2 gal. | 0.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.6 in | 39.4 in | 0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.8 in | 57.9 in | -0.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.7 in | 55.6 in | -1.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 42.5 in | -1.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.8 in | 38.6 in | 0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.6 in | 57.1 in | 0.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.6 in | 55.1 in | -1.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 41.2 in | 36.4 in | 4.8 in |
Total Legroom | 82.5 in (over 2 rows) | 78.9 in (over 2 rows) | 3.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 21.2 ft3 | 38.3 ft3 | -17.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 21.2 ft3 | 84.7 ft3 | -63.5 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 |
2009 Lexus RX Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
rear seating and space is grand. front cockpit is a bit short and chopped but acceptable. Front seats are not as comfortable as in our 2001 RX 300. The front seats are minimally acceptable. see full Lexus RX review |