Model Year | 2009 | 2011 | |
Model | Mercury Sable | Mazda CX-7 | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 263 hp@6250 249 lb-ft@4500 |
turbocharged 2.3L I4 DOHC-4v 244 hp@5000 258 lb-ft@2500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.9 in | 108.3 in | 4.6 in |
Length | 202.1 in | 184.3 in | 17.8 in |
Width | 74.5 in | 73.7 in | 0.8 in |
Height | 61.5 in | 64.8 in | -3.3 in |
Curb Weight | 3670 lb. | 3787 lb. | -117 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.0 gal. | 16.4 gal. | 3.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.6 in | 39.7 in | -0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.8 in | 58.0 in | -0.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.7 in | 54.8 in | -1.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 41.7 in | -0.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.8 in | 39.3 in | -0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.6 in | 55.8 in | 1.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.6 in | 53.0 in | 0.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 41.2 in | 36.4 in | 4.8 in |
Total Legroom | 82.5 in (over 2 rows) | 78.1 in (over 2 rows) | 4.4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 21.2 ft3 | 29.9 ft3 | -8.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 21.2 ft3 | 58.6 ft3 | -37.4 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 |
2011 Mazda CX-7 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr SUV 161-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Tight seating in rear unless seats are pulled way fwd. see full Mazda CX-7 review |