Model Year | 2009 | 2012 | |
Model | Mercury Sable | Mazda Mazda2 | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.9 in | 98.0 in | 14.9 in |
Length | 202.1 in | 155.5 in | 46.6 in |
Width | 74.5 in | 66.7 in | 7.8 in |
Height | 61.5 in | 58.1 in | 3.4 in |
Curb Weight | 3670 lb. | 2306 lb. | 1364 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.0 gal. | 11.3 gal. | 8.7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.6 in | 39.1 in | 0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.8 in | 52.8 in | 5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.7 in | 50.9 in | 2.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 42.1 in | -0.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.8 in | 37.0 in | 1.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.6 in | 51.2 in | 6.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.6 in | 46.8 in | 6.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 41.2 in | 34.8 in | 6.4 in |
Total Legroom | 82.5 in (over 2 rows) | 76.9 in (over 2 rows) | 5.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 21.2 ft3 | 13.3 ft3 | 7.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 21.2 ft3 | 27.0 ft3 | -5.8 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 |
2012 Mazda Mazda2 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Hatch 100-horsepower 1.5L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Adequate, but no more, for a large 6 footer. see full Mazda Mazda2 review |
2012 Mazda Mazda2 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Hatch 100-horsepower 1.5L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
The rear seats are pretty good but the headrests are poorly executed. They either poke the passenger in the back or put their head in an uncomfortable position. see full Mazda Mazda2 review |