Model Year | 2009 | 2008 | |
Model | Mercury Sable | Lincoln MKX | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 263 hp@6250 249 lb-ft@4500 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 265 hp@6250 250 lb-ft@4500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.9 in | 111.2 in | 1.7 in |
Length | 202.1 in | 186.5 in | 15.6 in |
Width | 74.5 in | 75.8 in | -1.3 in |
Height | 61.5 in | 67.2 in | -5.7 in |
Curb Weight | 3820 lb. | 4419 lb. | -599 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.0 gal. | 19.0 gal. | 1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.6 in | 40.0 in | -0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.8 in | 58.9 in | -1.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.7 in | 54.8 in | -1.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 40.7 in | 0.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.8 in | 39.3 in | -0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.6 in | 58.8 in | -1.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.6 in | 56.1 in | -2.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 41.2 in | 39.3 in | 1.9 in |
Total Legroom | 82.5 in (over 2 rows) | 80 in (over 2 rows) | 2.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 21.2 ft3 | 32.0 ft3 | -10.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 21.2 ft3 | 68.7 ft3 | -47.5 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 |
2008 Lincoln MKX Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV 265-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic AWD |
Very hard seats with the air conditioned seat option see full Lincoln MKX review |